Then & Now: Downtown White Bear Lake – Part 1 & White Bear Lake, All American City – 50 Years Later
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2015
End Date
June 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
1. Explore the buildings and scenes of downtown White Bear Lake. You’ll be surprised by what has changed and by so much that has remained the same! This illustrated program highlights many of White Bear’s popular businesses along Clark Avenue, Washington Avenue and a portion of Third Street.
2. When Look Magazine named White Bear Lake an "All-American" City for 1964, a year of celebrations began. The summer of 1965 was filled with events and activities honoring area organizations and accomplishments. Join us to learn about what was being celebrated 50 years ago, what has changed and what remains the same.
Project Details
72 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)
1.Patrons explored the buildings and scenes of downtown White Bear Lake. They were surprised by what has changed and by so much that has remained the same! (38 people)
2. When Look Magazine named White Bear Lake an "All-American" City for 1964, a year of celebrations began. The summer of 1965 was filled with events and activities honoring area organizations and accomplishments. Patrons learned about what was being celebrated 50 years ago, what has changed and what remains the same. (34 people)
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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