Community initiative succeeds in replicating historic Grain Belt fountain
A celebration of the Legacy Fountain & Gardens community initiative will be held on Saturday, May 21, to dedicate the fountain at the corner of Marshall and Broadway Streets NE in the Historic Grain Belt Campus. Event: Fountain dedication, remarks, and debut of the water spout When: Saturday, May 21, 11:00 a.m. Where: In front of Pierre Bottineau Community Library, 55 Broadway St. NE What: The fountain is the work of a committee, headed by neighborhood resident Michael Rainville, that has so far raised more than $100,000 through monetary donations and the sale of commemorative pavers and garden benches. A $20,000 gift and an additional $20,000 challenge grant from the Graco Foundation helped the complete a large portion of the project's first phase. Additional donations are being accepted to dedicate additional pavers and benches, add more garden space, and cover maintenance and upkeep of the fountain and gardens. The landscape design was provided by RSP Architects based on the historic Grain Belt fountain that stood at the corner for many years. Architects worked with the City of Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission and the Minnesota Historical Society to ensure historical integrity of the fountain, which will serve as a focal point in the community and a gathering place for residents and visitors alike. The Pierre Bottineau Legacy Fountain and Gardens Committee will continue to raise funds to build and maintain the fountain and gardens, assuring that the beauty of this special place endures for future generations. Pierre Bottineau Library 55 Broadway St NE Minneapolis Saturday, May 21, 2005 11:00 a.m. For more information: http://www.mplib.org/pb_gift.asp Michael Rainville at 612-767-8074 / [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thank you, Rod Krueger Library Board / Keewaydin www.rodkrueger.org REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
