All Projects

To evaluate and survey archaeological resources by the Grand Portage and Bois Forte Tribal Historic Preservation Offices.

To improve public accessibility at the 1895 Tower Fire Hall and better comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

To purchase a microfilm reader/printer/scanner to make microfilmed records more accessible to the public.

To purchase a microfilm reader/printer/scanner to make microfilmed records more accessible to the public.

To add 17 rolls of microfilmed newspapers to broaden public accessibility to primary records

To hire an architect for pre-development work to improve public accessibility at the Proctor Area Historical Society and better comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

To stabilize and restore the exterior and foundation of the Alex Seitaniemi Housebarn, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

To digitize a large collection of photographs, allowing for greater public access to this historic resource.

To hire a qualified consultant to write an exhibit plan on Jewish tradition in Minnesota.

To hire a qualified historian to research the history of Beth El Synagogue in Minnesota.

To hire qualified professionals to publish a book on the history of 20th century Jewish immigrant culture in Minnesota.

To hire qualified professionals to publish Howard Greene's journals about the north woods of Minnesota.

To broaden public access to the work of reknowned Ojibwe artisit Carl Gawboy through a documentary.

To gain intellectual and physical control of historic objects held in public trust using PastPerfect

To prepare a Historic Structure Report for Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Fergus Falls Heritage Preservation commission, in cooperation with the Otter Tail County Historical Society, produced a brochure with the help of a qualified historian. The brochure consists of photographs, descriptions and maps to locate historically significant buildings and homes in the city. It was designed for use as a self-guided tour of the city's historical and architectural landmarks. The 40-page brochure is available through the Otter Tail County Historical Society, the Fergus Falls Heritage Preservation Commission and the Fergus Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau.

To provide better organization of the museum collections, allowing for greater public access to the community's historic resources.