A digital microfilm/fiche scanner system was purchased and installed at the Hibbing Community College library. Archived resources, including newspaper materials, are now more accessible to students, faculty and staff as well as being available for inter-library loan requests. HCC's resources compliment those resources held at regional libraries and museums thereby serving the extended public as well.
A countywide historic preservation ordinance was drafted and adopted to preserve and promote the natural beauty and distinctive historic character of Nicollet County. All records associated with the ordinance will be maintained and administered by the Nicollet County Environmental Services Department.
Taylor Township, Traverse County, retained the services of a historical consultant to complete a National Register Nomination for School District No. 44 School. It was presented to the Review Board in May, 2011 and is now listed in the National Register.
An historic marker was commissioned and installed at the site and an informational brochure was designed and printed for distribution to the public.
Preserve Appleton's Heritage Inc. retained the services of historical consultants to complete a National Register Nomination for Gethsemane Episcopal Church. The nomination was complicated by a past remodel. The church is now listed in the National Register.
To hire a professional historian to complete research and documentation of five park buildings, 1916-1945, in preparation for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places
To contract with qualified professionals to prepare construction documents for the preservation of Norris CCC Camp, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
To preserve and restore brick and terracotta on the NorShore Theatre, a contributing feature of the Duluth Commercial Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places
To make accessible Boys' Life and Scouting and the American Girl and Girl Scout Leader magazines as a basis for understanding scouting history in Minnesota
To contract with qualified professionals to prepare planning documents for the preservation of the Northern Pacific Depot, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, now used for multiple purposes including an Amtrak Station and city history museum.
To contract with qualified professionals to prepare construction documents for the preservation of Northern Pacific Depot, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
To replace the roof and windows and upgrade the interior of the historic Northern Warehouse for use as an affordable mixed-use space, located in the Lowertown Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Partner Organizations: Northfield Historical Society, Carleton College, Northfield Public Library, Rice County Historical Society and St. Olaf College.
Partner Organizations: St. Olaf College, Northfield Historical Society, and Carleton College
St. Olaf College will partner with the Northfield Historical Society and Carleton College to develop a mobile app and website, NorthfieldHistorical, as a nexus for the cultural heritage of Northfield.
To contract with qualified professionals to prepare planning documents that will help preserve the Norway Lutheran Church (Muskego), listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
To hire a qualified consultant to develop a Historic Structure Report that will help with the restoration of Norway Lutheran Church, St. Paul, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
