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Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2019
End Date
March 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

The pubs, taverns, speakeasies and sample rooms around White Bear Lake were popular places before, during and after the Prohibition era. Join us as we explore the history of our local establishments, the legislation of Prohibition and the Temperance Movement that led to it.

Project Details

91

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
$300
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)

The pubs, taverns, speakeasies and sample rooms around White Bear Lake were popular places before, during and after the Prohibition era. Patrons were engaged as they explored the history of our local establishments, the legislation of Prohibition and the Temperance Movement that led to it.

Source of Additional Funds

White Bear Area Historical Society

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
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200