Saving Cass Gilbert's St. John the Divine Church: Roof Replacement
To hire qualified professionals to replace the roof on St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).
Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org
All targets have been achieved. There have been no more water leaks through the roof, despite a fall season of above-normal, heavy rains. The construction process attracted great interest in the church and the grant, including several newspaper articles. Donations have continued to come in to support preservation work. The new roof will protect this National Register Property for decades to come.
Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org