The Roaring 20s: Minnesota's Gangsters - Chad Lewis

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
no
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2016
End Date
March 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Pipestone
Pipestone
Project Overview

Patrons and community members are treated to a journey back in time for an afternoon of prohibition, refreshments and stories from Minnesota's gangster past.

Project Details

44 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
Other Funds Leveraged
$150
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Minnesota has a rich history that is sometimes left unexplored. While gangsters, flappers and the birth of jazz are well known American events, we don't often associate that era with our Midwestern state. By journeying back in time, participants will learn about Minnesota's gangster past. Participant evaluations and anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

-Many said they didn't know that Minnesota had gangsters and others were amazed that Pipestone had its own history with gangsters when the First National Bank was robbed. The teen audience particularly loved the idea that Minnesota actually created a safe

Source of Additional Funds

The Pipestone Area Friends of the Library provided food, promotional distribution, set up and clean up - $50.00
The local radio station provided free advertisement - $50.00
The local newspaper provided free advertisement - $50.00

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Trojanowski
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
507-376-5803
Email
jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200