Minnesota Railroads: A Photographic History, 1940-2012
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$231
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2013
End Date
July 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Watonwan
Project Overview
Steve Glinschinski (author of Minnesota Railroads, A Photographic History, 1940-2012), talked about his book, gave a slideshow presentation, and discussed the end of the luxury passenger lines and the reemergence of railroads as one of the few profitable transportation industries. He showed pictures of the new St. Paul Union Depot that will open this year. He ended the program by signing books. This event took place during St. James's Railroad Days.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$231
Other Funds Leveraged
$307
Direct expenses
$538
Administration costs
$5
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Participants will enjoy direct access to a railroad expert. Participants will learn more about the history of railroads in Minnesota. Participants will check out Minnesota history books.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Survey results showed that attendees enjoyed the presentation, learned something new and want to check out materials about Minnesota history. 25 people attended the program.
Source of Additional Funds
Steve Glinschinski, local businesses and St. James Chamber of Commerce, Railroad Days, Watonwan County Library/St. James
Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002
Phone
(507)625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
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