HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-129RESOLUTION NO. 2012-129
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLEDGE TO
WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER
WHEREAS, the Washington County Historical Society (WCHS) has purchased the
building located at 1862 South Greeley Street, in the City of Stillwater, for the purpose of
creating a Washington County Heritage Center that will have exhibits, a research facility, and
will be climate controlled to preserve the important artifacts of the history of Stillwater and
Washington County. There will also be a traveling exhibit gallery that will showcase travelling
exhibits from the Smithsonian, Library of Congress, the Minnesota Historical Society, and other
places from around the county; and
WHEREAS, the WCHS is fundraising toward the purchase price and renovations totaling
$1.5 million, and is asking the City of Stillwater to consider a $10,000 pledge to this Heritage
Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Stillwater
hereby approves the pledge to Washington County Historical Society for the purpose of building
the Washington County Heritage Center, conditioned upon completion of the project.
Enacted by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota this 21 st day of August,
2012.
ATTEST:
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Larry D. H sen, Acting City Clerk