Historic Odeon Theatre Condition Assessment
To hire a qualified architect to develop architectural roof drawings and a condition assessment for reuse of the historic Odeon Theatre, 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
The condition assessment and construction documents have been made available to the Belview City Council. The project was discussed at a City Council meeting and a determination was made about the next steps to proceed with repairs based on the options provided by the consultants. The proposed future repairs have been approved by the City Council and the project manager is working to coordinate construction funding for the project. The Odeon Theatre continues to be used and enjoyed by citizens of the Belview area.
Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org