Cass Gilbert - White Bear Town Hall Architect Research
To conduct primary source research to determine whether Cass Gilbert was the White Bear Town Hall architect.
$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
Short-term:
Expected Impact: The research at the National Museum of American History and the Library of Congress will provide additional information regarding Cass Gilbert as the architect of the White Bear Town Hall,
Progress Indicator: The collections at the National Museum of American History and the Library of Congress pertaining to the period of significance were thoroughly reviewed for any references to White Bear Lake and the White Bear Town Hall and all such references have been documented in the final report providing additional insights into Gilbert's work in the area and his connection to the White Bear Town Hall.
Intermediate term:
Expected impact: The connection between Gilbert and the White Bear Town Hall will be strengthened and clarified.
Progress Indicator: Additional information and resources have been uncovered and collected to better tell the story of Cass Gilbert and his connection to White Bear.
Long term:
Expected Impact: Gilbert's impact on the architectural landscape of Minnesota is undisputed. The research conducted provides additional context for scholars of Gilbert's early career, particularly in the White Bear Lake area including White Bear and Dellwood.
Progress Indicator: The research at the National Museum of American History and the Library of Congress has been compiled in a report that will be available at the Minnesota Historical Society, the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society and White Bear Township Administrative Offices for future researchers to use as a foundation for their research.
Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org