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November 14, 1996 TO: Michael I. Fahey, Mayor FROM: Little Canada Historical Society RE: Historical Society Addition Our Historical Society Board met on November 12, 1996, and discussed at length the proposed options to our location problem. We are responding with what we feel is the concensus of the board to these problems. We are aware of a letter directed to you from Annette Freeman and we are enclosing a letter from Ray and Kathy Hanson. Alternative 1 - We do have a number of artifacts but our heaviest concentration of materials is on our family histories, genealogy, reference material and old city records which require ample space to use in research. Our kitchen is nearing completion. We had hoped to demonstrate our roots as an agricultural community. I doubt if we could carry out these plans at the City Center. Does the City Council really want us to seperate milk, churn butter, make bread, show canning and planting methods in the Council chambers? These projects and the history of the early schools seem to be of the most interest to the school children. Alternative 2- Regarding leased space -- if favorable cost comparisons occur, that may be a better temporary solution to our problem. Over time, it could be more costly than the addition. If something should happen to the Historical Society, the addition could still serve the city well. Alternative 3- Regarding space in another Historical Society -- Both Shoreview and Roseville have limited space in their municipal building. North St. Paul has a free standing building which serves them well. They have a rather extensive collection of artifacts and are considering an addition if funds become available. Maplewood meets at the city center and we do not know if they have any designated space, as they are having a hard time getting off the ground. White Bear has a small home, open perhaps eight Page 9