Summer Fun at White Bear & White Bear on the Go!

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2014
End Date
June 2014
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview
Throughout the decades the White Bear area has been the place to relax and enjoy all that a Minnesota summer has to offer. Explore the warm weather activities through illustrated stories of the Bald Eagle Water Club, Manitou Days, Tally's Dockside, Wildwood Amusement Park and much more. Join us to explore the many modes of transportation that made White Bear such a popular place to visit and stay including the railroad, street cars, bicycles, steamers on the lake and even a hot air balloon or two.
Project Details
35 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$600
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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

Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons enjoyed 2 programs about White Bear Lake. The first program explored the warm weather activities through illustrated stories of the Bald Eagle Water Club, Manitou Days, Tally's Dockside, Wildwood Amusement Park and much more. And then they explored the many modes of transportation that made White Bear such a popular place to visit and stay including the railroad, street cars, bicycles, steamers on the lake and even a hot air balloon or two!

Source of Additional Funds

White Bear Lake Area Historical Society

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

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200