White Bear's Resort Era & Helen Fillebrown's Gift of Music

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2016
End Date
June 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview
1. The arrival of the railroad also meant the beginning of White Bear's Golden Resort Era. Explore the grandest of the resorts and recreation sites around the lake. 2. Helen Fillebrown devoted her life to music from the time she was a young woman studying her craft in Berlin. Later she shared her talents with piano students in her White Bear Lake home, which became something of a musical Mecca. Join us to hear the story of her gift.
Project Details
75 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$600
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased recognition of the rich historical traditions of Minnesota. Heightened visibility for the library as a cultural center.

Measurable Outcome(s)

1. The arrival of the railroad also meant the beginning of White Bear's Golden Resort Era. Patrons explored the grandest of the resorts and recreation sites around the lake. 2. Helen Fillebrown devoted her life to music from the time she was a young woman studying her craft in Berlin. Later she shared her talents with piano students in her White Bear Lake home, which became something of a musical Mecca. Patrons were engaged listening to the story of her gift. (6/22 - 58 people)(6/27 - 17 people)

Source of Additional Funds

WBAHS

Project Manager
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Behringer
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
ken@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200