Seventy-Five Years of Growth: Recent History of New Brighton
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$345
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2015
End Date
April 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
Since 1940, the community of New Brighton has grown and transformed itself from its beginnings as a rural crossroads that was once known as the “Town of Cows,” because of its convenience to area stockyards. Join us as we trace New Brighton’s history in the 20th century and beyond.
Project Details
100 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
$345
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$345
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)
Since 1940, the community of New Brighton has grown and transformed itself from its beginnings as a rural crossroads that was once known as the “Town of Cows,” because of its convenience to area stockyards. Patrons were engaged as they traced New Brighton’s history in the 20th century and beyond.
Source of Additional Funds
New Brighton Area Historical Society
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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