Researching Historic Properties in Glencoe: Phase I
To hire a qualified historian to research historic properties in Glencoe, MN.
$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 short-term expected impact of this endeavor was ?Local awareness and interest in the historic properties throughout Glencoe, Minnesota? with the progress indicator being ?Participation and input from the public during the research phase on this project.? This target was achieved when Mary Krugerud began interviewing local business owners and longtime Glencoe residents as a part of her research for the final report. Every person that Krugerud asked to meet with enthusiastically shared their stories and the stories of their friends and family.
The intermediate-term expected impact of this endeavor was that ?area residents will have access to a greater base of knowledge regarding the historic structures throughout Glencoe? with the progress indicator being that ?twenty-five properties will be researched and a Report will be written for each. The public will have access to the researched history through the Glencoe Historic Preservation Society (GHPS) and the McLeod County Historical Society (MCHS).? The MCHS agreed to allow the Researcher to have access to the newspapers on microfilm and research library at no cost (normally at $5/hour) in exchange for a copy of the final research report. Both organizations now have their own copies of the research available for visitors and researchers to read and learn from.
The long-term expected impact was an ?increased public involvement with local Glencoe history? with one progress indicator listed as ?The City Council and local businesses or property owners will express interest in the project and offer support or aid in future grant endeavors.? The Glencoe City Council and the Glencoe Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism were both enthusiastic about the endeavor when it was originally proposed back in 2017. They signed Letters of Support (submitted with the grant application) and have been making casual inquires about its progress throughout the life of the grant. The Executive Board for the Chamber is keen on assisting future Phases of the walking tour, and it would put a spotlight on many of the small businesses in downtown Glencoe.
Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org