The Story of the White Bear Armory & Summer Fun at White Bear Lake

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2016
End Date
May 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview
1. Join us to hear the story of the White Bear Armory building that has served our area in a variety of ways since it opened in 1922. From sending our soldiers off to World War II to local coronations and dances the armory has been at the heart of community for decades. 2. Throughout the decades the White Bear Area has been the place to relax and enjoy all that a Minnesota summer has to offer. The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society explores the recreational history of our community through illustrated stories of the Bald Eagle Water Club, Tally’s Dockside, Wildwood Amusement Park and 50 years of Manitou Days.
Project Details
57 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$600
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased recognition of the rich historical traditions of Minnesota. Heightened visibility for the library as a cultural center.

Measurable Outcome(s)

1. Patrons were engaged as they heard the story of the White Bear Armory building that has served our area in a variety of ways since it opened in 1922. From sending our soldiers off to World War II to local coronations and dances the armory has been at the heart of community for decades.
2. Throughout the decades the White Bear Area has been the place to relax and enjoy all that a Minnesota summer has to offer. Patrons were engaged as the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society explored the recreational history of our community through illustrated stories of the Bald Eagle Water Club, Tally’s Dockside, Wildwood Amusement Park and 50 years of Manitou Days. (5/18 - 24 people)(5/23 - 33 people)

Source of Additional Funds

WBAHS

Project Manager
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Behringer
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
ken@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200