Wabasha Caves/St. Paul Gangster Tour

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,450
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2017
End Date
July 2017
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Lac qui Parle
Yellow Medicine
Lac qui Parle
Yellow Medicine
Project Overview

Bus trip - "Our Famous Crooks" tour! Participants will explore the sites of nightclubs, kidnappings, and gun battles associated with the 1930s gangsters like John Dillinger, Ma Barker, and Baby Face Nelson.

Project Details

53 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,450
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will learn the history of the Wabasha Caves and the history/activities of 1930s gangsters and how they impacted the cities of Mpls. and St. Paul.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants shared good to great reviews. Many people commented about being surprised how corrupt the police were in those days. Participants learned much about the history and impact of the 1930s gangster activity in Mpls/St. Paul. This tour was enjoyed by all.

Source of Additional Funds

KLQP Radio (advertising)

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Last Name
Ortega
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200