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EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1981, AT 8:00 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
1. Approval of the Minutes: September 22, 1981
II. Old St. Patricks Church, 7000 Cahill Rd.
Presentation of research by Donna Skagerberg.
III. The History and Architecture of Edina, Minnesota
Marketing Discussion and Christmas Sales
IV. Edina Theatre Sign
V. Conferences
A. Making History Pay, Economic incentives for using older buildings
Friday, Nov. 6,1981, Landmark Center, St Paul, MN.
B. Minnesota Historical Society, National Historic Preservation Act
Changes and the expanded role of local preservation commissions
Thursday, November 12, 1981,1:00 P.M. Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River
V1. Self -Guided Tour of Edina
V11. Annual Meeting of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Report and Slides
VIII.Other Business.
IX. Next Regular Meeting Date: November 24, 1981, 8:00 P.M.
X. Adjournment.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1981, At 8:00 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Foster Dunwiddie, Stephen Sinykin, Gordon Stuart
STAFF PRESENT: Harold Sand
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINITTES-
Stephen Sinykin moved approval of the September 22, 1981, minutes.
Gordon Stuart seconded the motion. All voted aye; the motion carried.
II. OLD ST. PATRICKS CHURCH, 7000 CAHILL ROAD:
Donna Skagerberg, President of the Edina Historical Society presented
research on the history of the church. The primary sources available are
the Acta Et Dicta at the St. Paul Seminary Archives, 2260 Summit Avenue,
St. Paula She said that the people at the archives are very helpful, but
there is not much information. The church is referenced as Cahill, MN,
Cahilltown and Cahill Settlement. There is also a reference to Rev. Father
Cahill as the only priest doing missionary work between LaCrosse, WI and
Austin, MN. Fr. Fayolle is mentioned as saying mass in the homes of John
Duggan and John Burke. The first church, a log structure, was built in 1857
at West 70th Street and Wooddale Avenue. The original structure at West 70th
Street and Cahill Road was built in 1884. This structure was destroyed in
1924 and replaced that same year by the present structure. She said there are
questionnaires and histories written by pastors Fr. T.P. Ryan and Fr. Yaney,
the first two pastors of the parish. The Baptism, Confirmation and Marriage
records should be located at St. Anthonys in Minneapolis. However, this
information will require additional research.
Mr. Dunwiddie inquired if Mrs. Skagerberg was able to resolve the dif-
ference between the photographs of the early church. The 100th Anniversary
brochure illustrated a wood frame structure with a tall steeple and the 1967
"Edina Courier" article contained a photograph of a church with a short steeple.
Mrs. Skagerberg said that she contacted all of the early Irish settlers
in Edina to resolve the question. She received a photograph from Ed Ryan taken
at his father's funeral in 1920. The photograph illustrates the short steeple
version. She said that Catherine Garrison thought the steeple was struck by
lighting and replaced prior to 1924. This theory has some merit because the
bottom of the church appears the same in both photographs.
Mrs. Skagerberg indicated that the church is significant because it is
the only building remaining, on the original site, from one of the two early
population centers in the community. The site and location of the building on
the site is as important as the building itself. The preservation of the church
will be important evidence of the heritage of the community. Mrs. Skagerberg
mentioned that the church was celebrating the 125th Anniversary this year.
Foster Dunwiddie displayed some slides of the church, Cameron's store
and the Cahill School. The Board generally discussed the Cahill Community
noting the fact that the Calvary of Cahill Church building was still standing,
however, this church was constructed later and does not have the early community
ties.
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Mr. Dunwiddie thanked Mrs. Skagerberg for the additional information
and requested that she provide a copy for future reference, a copy of refer-
ence material rather than bibliographic references.
III. HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA:
Mr. Sand said that additional orders were received from The Bookmen,
The Bookmill and The Architectural Bookstore. The Board suggested that
copies be sold at the 125th Anniversary of St. Patricks Church.
IV. EDINA THEATRE, SIGN:
Foster Dunwiddie said that the sign was replaced and received some
publicity from the news media. The replacement sign conforms to the original
design and the flashing lights are gorgeous. Gordon Stuart moved that the
Board sent a letter of appreciation to the owners of the theatre. Stephen
Sinykin seconded the motion. All voted aye; the motion carried.
V. CONFERENCES:
Foster Dunwiddie announced two upcoming conferences that may be of
interest to the Board. November 6, the Ramsey County Historical Society is
conducting a seminar on the new economic incentives. November 12, the Minnesota
Historical Society was conducting a seminar for Minnesota Heritage Preservation
Commissions at the Oliver Hudson Kelley farm near Elk River, MN. The conference
will provide information about the Economic Recovery Act, the 1982 MHS Grants
Manual and provide a tour of the farm. The members present generally agreed
to attend the MHS conference.
VI. SELF GUIDED TOUR OF EDINA:
Stephen Sinykin presented a preliminary outline of the tour. He is con-
sidering preparing two history tapes and one architectural tape. The Board
discussed the financing of the project and generally agreed that the project
was moving in the proper direction.
VII. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION:
Mr. Dunwiddie reported that Harold Sand and he attended the meeting
which was in New Orleans, LA. Mr. Dunwiddie presented slides and materials
from the meeting..
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VIII. OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr. Sand announced that he received a copy of the resignation of Heritage
Preservation Board member Betty Paugh. The Board generally agreed to consider
a resolution of appreciation at the next meeting.
IX. NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE.:
November 24, 1981, at 8:00 p.m.
X. ADJOURNMENT:
Stephen Sinykin moved the meeting be adjourned. Gordon Stuart seconded
the motion. All voted aye; the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
1i
Harold Sand