From Ice Palaces to Hot Air Balloons: The St. Paul Winter Carnival and the White Bear Area & History of the Johnson Boat Works
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2015
End Date
January 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
1. Explore the history of the St. Paul Winter Carnival and its connections to the White Bear area dating back to the late 19th century through this illustrated presentation.
2. Join John W. Johnson, grandson of Johnson Boat Works founder, John O. Johnson, as we travel back to the early days of the Johnson family at White Bear and the beginnings of the Johnson Boat Works story through this illustrated presentation.
Project Details
66 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 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)
Patrons learned about the St. Paul Winter Carnival and its connections to the White Bear area dating back to the late 19th century and the early days of the Johnson family in White Bear and the beginnings of the Johnson Boat Works story from the local history society.
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
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