Prairie Wind Players of Grant County

Give to the Max Day 2025

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Funding the "Last Mile" of Roosevelt Hall Exterior Refresh!

Roosevelt Hall is clad in the original 1933-era cedar siding which is still in remarkable shape. Repainting the exterior of a nearly 90-year old structure on the National Register is not a volunteer job; in order to get the job done properly we must use professional services to prepare, repair, and paint the exterior. Thanks to your support over the last year, we have largely met our fundraising goal and have enough funds to cover necessary repairs, preparation, and paint!

 

We're now raising funds to help fund additional "sprucing up" of the exterior, including a change for the existing "boarded up" looking window coverings on the east and west sides of the building. The existing plywood covers will be replaced a faux window style to match the front entrance facade along with other important auxiliary work. These changes will make the Hall look more inviting and occupied while continuing to preserve the building for the next decade.

Funds received during previous Give to the Max events have directly helped us make substantial changes and facility improvements. We completed an interior paint job in summer 2020, basement Green Room floor rehabilitation/replacement in spring 2021, investment in a new wireless microphone system in fall 2021, replacement of our old chairs in 2023, and a kickstart for the exterior painting project in 2024 (and so far throughout 2025).

Prairie Wind Players (PWP) continues to raise funds to support improvements in Roosevelt Hall. 100% of your donation goes directly toward capital improvements in our 90-year-old venue.

In 1981, when PWP volunteers first renovated Roosevelt Hall, and continuing since 1983 when PWP purchased the building, we have had tremendous support from our members, supporters, patrons, and the region in keeping Roosevelt Hall accessible to the public and in continuous use as an auditorium and performing arts space. We appreciate your donations toward maintaining this historic and iconic structure.

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About Prairie Wind Players

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Established in 1979, Prairie Wind Players produces, promotes, and presents cultural arts programs. With opportunities for artistic self expression, exposure to a variety of theatre and performing arts, Prairie Wind Players strives to contribute to the cultural enrichment of several west central Minnesota communities in and around Grant County.

Roosevelt Hall in Barrett, Minnesota serves as the home of Prairie Wind Players. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, exactly 50 years after its construction. Prairie Wind Players owns, operates, and maintains this historic and unique structure.