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ACTIVITIES |
The commission’s
mission is public education on historic preservation. The commission conducts
tours of Aberdeen Historic ‘Districts, sponsors public workshops on historic
preservation themes, assists in securing historic markers and plaques for
noteworthy sites in Brown County and recognizes significant maintenance and
preservation work by property owners.
Commission members have
produced several public relations pieces. These include: Centennial Village
brochure (1980, revised 1996, 2002) by Art Buntin; “A Souvenir of Aberdeen”
(1907) reprinted n 1992 with a preface & commentary by Don Artz. Easton Castle
postcard (1992) by Tandy Holman; “Exploring Brown County: A Guide to Sites on
the National Register of Historic Places” (1989, 1994); “Town in a Frog Pond:
Stories of Builders, Buildings, and Business in Aberdeen’s Commercial Historic
District” (1991) by Don Artz; a video, “Exploring Brown County Heritage” (1993)
by Daleidoscope Productions; “Highland Historic District” brochure (1989
reprinted 1994) by Judy Krueger & Scott Anderson; “Dakotah Prairie Museum”
brochure (1994) by Merry Coleman; Aberdeen (Hagerty/Lloyd) Historic District
booklet (1990 by Judy Krueger, revised 1999 by Art Buntin; “Aberdeen’s Parkland
Heritage 1881-1931: Aldrich, Melgaard & Wylie Parks” 1995 by Art Buntin;
“Muncipal Building: Aberdeen, SD: Space Quest & Public Service 1911-1996” (1996)
by Art Buntin; 1997 Landmarks Calendar (1996), illustrated by Lora Schaunaman
with historical comments by Don Artz (1996); “Landscape Treasures, Brown County
South Dakota: Groton & Frederick City Parks” (1997) by Art Buntin; “A tour of L.
Frank Baum’s Aberdeen” (1997) by Don Artz; “Monuments, Markers & Memorials of
Brown County” (1998) by W. E. Aisenbrey; “Life and Times of the Dacotah Prairie
Museum Building” (2000) by Don Artz; “James River Landscapes and Historic Sites
in Brown County” (2001) by Art Buntin; “Living Legacies: Railroad Stations of
Brown County, South Dakota” (2002) by Art Buntin; “Hamlin Garland Memorial” 3rd
ed. Reprint (2003) with pictures and commentary by W.E. Aisenbrey; “Aberdeen
Downtown Walking Tour” guide (2003) designed by Troy McQuillen. |
