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J.J. Astor Park Phase I Archaeological Survey

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,200
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
City of Duluth (Planning Division)
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
December 2014
End Date
December 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
St. Louis
St. Louis
Project Overview
To hire a qualified archaeologist to conduct a survey of J. J. Astor Park, Duluth.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.
Appropriation Language

Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 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.

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,200
Direct expenses
$8,200
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

The evaluation metrics called for completion of pre-field research; completion of site mapping, surface evaluation, and random shovel testing; submittal of the final report; recommendations for on-going site stabilization; and development of a preservation plan. These evaluation metrics were all met and are reflected in greater detail in the attached Phase I survey. The results were achieved through successful project management of the consulting conducting the work.

Description of Funds
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Source of Additional Funds

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Recipient Board Members
Jay Fosle, Sharla Gardner, Howie Hanson, Jennifer Julsrud, Linda Krug, Emily Larson, Barb Russ, Joel Sipress
Project Manager
First Name
Charles
Last Name
Froseth
Organization Name
City of Duluth (Planning Division)
Street Address
411 W. First Street, Room 208
City
Duluth
State
MN
Zip Code
55802
Phone
218-730-5325
Administered By
Administered by

Minnesota Historical Society

Location

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

Phone
651-259-3000
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