Historic City Hall

2004 Preservation Alliance of Minnesota Honor Award
Pelican Rapids 1909
Original Bell Replaced February 24, 2004
Bell Tower Placement February 24, 2004
Work in progress February 26, 2004
Grand Opening June 8, 2004

HOURS OF OPERATION

On January 9th, 2024 City Council unanimously approved a motion to lease out the main level of Historic City Hall for commercial use. Brew Haven is open for your coffee enjoyment! Visit their Facebook page, Brew Haven Coffee, for their hours of operation.

Preservation Alliance Award

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LOOKING BACK IN TIME

  • 1898, a special election was held for the amount of $14,000.00.  This favorable election approved of Bond Issue 824-69N, which would be used for $9,000.00 fire protection, $3,000.00 Town Hall & grounds, $2,000.00 lights.
  • 1899, Stenerson Brothers received the bid for Village Hall in the amount of $2,765.00.  (The 38” Fire Bell cost $84.00) 
  • 1900, The Contractor was ready to turn over the building to the Village, and there was some disagreement about some work that had been performed, and it was decided to have 1 man each appointed to resolve the disagreement.  The parties settled the disagreement with a $75.00 deduction from the project cost. 
  • 1962, an election was held authorizing the City Fire Hall to move to the old theater building.
  • 1963, the City purchased the old theater building for $7,500.00.
  • 1969, fire siren was moved to the new fire hall building.