Meet some of the Graeser Park Beehivers.

Visiting Graeser for the first time in many years and seeing the unique beehive fireplace in a perilous state, she decided to help others discover and appreciate the historic park. In 2018 she coordinated “Meet Me at the Beehive,” a series of events at Graeser that included yoga, painting, workshops, and music.

Kristi is a free-lance editor and retired P.R. professional who helps with Graeser’s Facebook & Twitter accounts, website, and media relations.

Dave’s great-grandfather O.T. (Otto) Beaudoin was born in Quebec in 1871 and arrived in Robbinsdale in 1927. Otto operated two barbershops in town for over thirty years. His name is etched on the Beaudoin Building on West Broadway in downtown Robbinsdale. Otto’s granddaughter Betty Ruff was named Miss Robbinsdale in a beauty contest in 1945. Now he considers Graeser Park to be another local beauty.

The mission is to

DOCUMENT the history and seven historic parks of Lilac Way on Highway 100, from Robbinsdale to Edina, MN

SUPPORT restoration of Graeser Park and its rare beehive fireplace in Robbinsdale, MN

ENCOURAGE re-evaluation of Rock Island (aka Monkey Island) near Minnetonka Boulevard in St. Louis Park, MN for preservation; saved from demolition, it was built in 1939 as part of the original Lilac Park

Restorelilacway.com now has more than 75 pages and almost 60 photo albums, plus tons of historical info.

Karen does public presentations to raise awareness and promotes community restoration efforts.