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OUR MOVE TO LENOX SENIOR CENTER
By Bob Reiss, From the Re-Echo, Fall 2003

The move to the Lenox Senor Center is happening. About half of the furniture is there and the rest will arrive soon after the first of the new year. As the cabinets and filing cases have become available, the collection is being moved from the Depot.


The Lenox space is an open lounge area near the center of activity. Our furniture consists of 6 lockable 2-drawer filing cabinets and four lockable stand up cabinets. The furniture is wood and was ordered unfinished. Members and volunteers finished them to match the décor of the existing space in the Center.


Although we remain a separate organization, the plan of the St. Louis Park Historical Society is to become an active member of the Center. Our space is open and available to people who want to enjoy the exhibit or do some research. Currently someone from the Historical Society is available Monday and Thursdays from 10:00 AM until noon, and on Tuesday evenings. Additionally, we intend to provide periodic events and exhibits.


Once the designated filed are at Lenox, our members and volunteers will being organizing and using the materials.


Our goals for 2004 are:

  • Produce an annual “current history” report
  • Produce a short history of the St. Louis Park Schools
  • Produce a short history of St. Louis Park railroads
  • Expand Society membership with a minimum of 150 members
  • Continue to compile Park history since WWII

The response to our request for funds to finance the move has been generous, but we are only about half way to our goal. Additional effort is necessary not only for funds for the move but also for the man opportunities this provides for the Society to increase its value to St. Louis Park.


 

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