White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Downtown White Bear, I & II

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Complete
Start Date
January 2020
End Date
February 2020
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

Join us for a new two-part series on the history of downtown White Bear Lake. Explore the buildings and scenes of downtown White Bear Lake that have changed and be surprised by so much that has remained the same! These two illustrated programs highlight many of White Bear's popular businesses and buildings.

January 27: History of Clark Avenue, Washington Avenue and a portion of Third Street
February 10: History of Fourth Street, Banning Avenue and more of Third Street

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased awareness of an important era of Minnesota history; enhanced recognition of the library as a cultural center for the community.

Measurable Outcome(s)

This partnership with the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society was lively and well-attended, as usual. The library has become the place to learn about local history and consistently provides unique historical programs about the area.

Source of Additional Funds

White Bear Lake 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