Vanishing Landmarks - Doug Ohman

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$400
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2019
End Date
October 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Lincoln
Lincoln
Project Overview

Doug Ohman is a popular speaker, historian, and great storyteller. He is also an expert photographer with deep roots in Minnesota. Living in New Hope, Minnesota, Doug has spent the last 30 years uncovering and bringing Minnesota history to life. Well known for his Minnesota Byways Series of 6 books, Doug will tell the real stories behind the pictures and make the photos come to life for his listeners with humor and insight.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
2085 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91-HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$400
Other Funds Leveraged
$50
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The topic is Vanishing Landmarks. Explore the back roads and small towns and hear the stories and history of Minnesota through historic buildings that are quickly disappearing. Doug will share his experiences visiting many of these sites from Minnesota's oldest Courthouse to the last Civil War recruiting station. Participant evaluations and anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The majority of people agreed it was a wonderful program and that they learned about the vanishing landmarks in Minnesota. They learned about landmarks that they didn't know existed.

Source of Additional Funds

Lake Benton Chamber of Commerce, Senior Dining, Tyler Public Library, Wabasso Public Library, Ivanhoe Public Library

Project Manager
First Name
Michele
Last Name
Leininger
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
507-376-5803
Email
director@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200