Furnace Repair and Pest Control in the Miners Dry and Shaft House

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Ely Greenstone Public Art Committee
Start Date
December 2010
End Date
June 2011
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
St. Louis
St. Louis
Project Overview

The Pioneer Mine Site, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, was improved with the repair of the existing furnaces in the Miners Dry and Shaft Houses. The furnaces are tied in with a fire suppression system and a security system. Installation of expanded steel across three doors, application of adhesive and boards around Shaft House base and removal of surrounding brush provides added protection from insect, animal and human invasion. Destruction by nature and vandals has been minimized. The permanent historical displays, artifacts, rare photographs, documents, art and art supplies have been made more safe and secure.

Amount adjusted to eliminate ineligible overhead expenses.

Project Details
To control climate in Miners Dry and Shaft Houses, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Amount adjusted to eliminate ineligible overhead expenses.
Legal Citation / Subdivision
LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants
Appropriation Language

(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated 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 grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.

2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,300
Project Manager
Salutation
Mr.
First Name
Bob
Last Name
Maidl
Street Address
2647 Van Vac Road
City
Ely
State
MN
Zip Code
55731
Administered By
Administered by
Location

345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-259-3000