Tuesday with a Scholar: The Golden Age of MN Department Stores
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$555
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2019
End Date
January 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
They were once the cultural centers, as well as the consumer palaces, of their communities. Join Kristal Leebrick, author of the new book Thank You for Shopping: The Golden Age of Minnesota Department Stores, for a nostalgic look back at the great age of shopping downtown, when stores like Dayton's and Donaldson's provided Minnesotans with everything from fashion to flower shows.
Project Details
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Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2018 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$555
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Increased awareness of Minnesota history, enhanced recognition of the library as a cultural center for the community.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Patrons joined Kristal Leebrick, author of the new book "Thank You for Shopping: The Golden Age of Minnesota Department Stores," for a look back at the great age of shopping downtown.
Source of Additional Funds
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Project Manager
First Name
Scott
Last Name
Vrieze
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
scott@melsa.org
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