Raise Our Historic Water Tower Barn!

HONOR THE PAST. SHAPE THE FUTURE.

Water once connected Scandia to the wider world. First via the river, then steam engines and steamboats with water tanks stocked by a network of windmill-powered pumps. In the heart of Scandia, another wind-powered pump helped the community thrive, delivering clean water to businesses, homes, and farms without wells.

Scandia's iconic Water Tower Barn — reimagined today as a place to explore, gather, and play — can again help Scandia flourish, drawing locals and visitors to the center of town. Partner with us to rebuild the historic Water Tower Barn Tankhouse Museum, amphitheater, wetland trails, and a children’s Water Garden. Let’s bring this vision to life.

THE CHALLENGE IS ON!

The Minnesota Legislature dedicated $2.2 million in 2023 for WATER TOWER BARN SCANDIA – a Challenge Grant that covers roughly half of project costs. Scandia Heritage Alliance must raise the remaining funds needed to build the project before the state will award its grant – and we have limited time to do so.

We invite you to partner in rebuilding the iconic Water Tower Barn and create a special space in Scandia to explore, gather, and play. Your contribution will leave a legacy for our children and grandchildren to enjoy for decades to come.

We are well on our way in fundraising. In addition to the $2.2 million from the State Legislature, we have secured nearly a million dollars in grant funds, pledges, donated barn material, land, and pro-bono project work.

Thank you for supporting this important project! No donation is too small or too large!

You may also donate by sending a check to:

Scandia Heritage Alliance

PO Box 159

Scandia MN 55073

SHA is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. You contribution may be tax-deductible - please check with your accountant.

With gratitude,

The Scandia Heritage Alliance Board of Directors

Greg Amundson, John Herman, Christine Maefsky, Peter Nora, Tammy Peterson, Sarah Porubcansky, Susan Rodsjo, Pamela Plowman Smith, and Dan Willius

Visit us at ScandiaHeritage.org

Water Tower Barn photo courtesy Carol Seefeldt Photography.