Exciting announcement: Graeser Park is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places!
Excerpt from MnDOT’s news release:
Graeser Park wayside in Robbinsdale deemed eligible for National Register of Historic Places
MnDOT, 1/25/24 — Graeser Park in Robbinsdale, a Minnesota Department of Transportation-owned historic wayside, has been determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
The Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office on Monday [1/22/24] concurred with MnDOT’s evaluation that Graeser Park is eligible.
“Graeser was a hidden gem in plain sight and the community in Robbinsdale never let us forget about it,” said Andrea Weber, manager of MnDOT’s Historic Roadside Properties and Waysides Program. “The recognition by the State Historic Preservation Office that it is eligible again makes a huge difference in its future preservation.”
A group of dedicated volunteers, with assistance from the city of Robbinsdale, have also supported Graeser Park’s rehabilitation. MnDOT is in the process of conveying Graeser Park to the city of Robbinsdale.
“The City of Robbinsdale remains grateful for the work of our volunteer community members and direction from assisting agencies including MnDOT,” Robbinsdale City Manager Tim Sandvik said. “It’s a tremendous amount of work to reach this point, but we look forward to continued efforts to preserve such a wonderful amenity in our community.”
What is the difference between “Eligible” and “Listed”?
(Updated 1/29/24, 9:42pm CST; previous information was incomplete)
Per Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office:
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