HELP US SAVE THE BEEHIVE!

The so-calleed "beehive" (or "igloo") cooker at Highway 100's Lilac Roadside Park (at Minnetonka Blvd.) will be in the path of further highway construction.  It is imperative that we move it to a safer place.  A committee representing State, County, and local entities (as well as the Historical Society) has been meeting to determine what can be done to move the beehive and other stone structures remaining in that park. 
                                                                                               Blocks broken off


The consensus is that it should be moved to the St. Louis Park Roadside Park, located near the Nordic Ware tower by Highway 7.  Our dream is to move the Lilac Park beehive to SLP Roadside Park as soon as possible, as it is damaged and neglected in its present environment. 
 

The committee will be exploring government sources of funding for the move, which may cost as much as $120,000.  But the effort ultimately depends on contributions from St. Louis Park residents and others who pass by this structure every day, perhaps never knowing that it used to be possible to pull right off the road and have a picnic.  Many, many people care about the beehive, and we are asking for your support.

                                                                                       Cracks in the keystone

A fund has been set up by the SLP Historical Society to receive contributions toward this important effort.  It was started with the contributions made on behalf of our late Vice President and newsletter editor, Mr. Robert Reiss.  This is a good start, but we need much more.  Please look at these pictures and see how much the beehive needs your help!



    Rusted out hotdog bun warming tray


Click here for more information and pictures of Highway 100's Roadside Parks. 

To contribute, please make your check out to:

St. Louis Park Historical Society
3700 Monterey Drive

St. Louis Park, MN  55416

Be sure to put "Beehive" somewhere on your check.  All funds are completely tax-deductible. 

Thank you for your help with this important project!








 

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This information comes from a variety of sources: newspapers, books, yearbooks, phone directories, interviews, etc. Given the varied sources, we cannot guarantee that all of this information is correct, and welcome any additions and corrections. Please contact us with your contributions and comments.