Fence Restoration Project

The cemetery's decorative steel fence and gates that lines the cemetery on Lake Street and Cedar Avenue are in desperate need of repair. Built in 1928, the fence is the cemetery's best protection against vandalism. The rehabilitation of the fence is estimated to cost $1.4 million. To date, the project has secured over $900,000 through grants, city capital improvement dollars, and donations. Friends of the Cemetery has set a goal of raising $100,000 in private donations for the fence restoration project. To date, we have raised over $30,000. Hundreds of people and organizations have contributed through the Adopt-A-Picket fundraiser.

How can you help? Adopt-A-Picket | $30 restores one picket
Donations of any size are welcome and may be sent to:
Friends of the Cemetery, P. O. Box 7345, Minneapolis, MN 55407 or donate online
Friends of the Cemetery is a tax-exempt organization and all contributions are tax deductible. Donors will receive a limited-edition certificate of contribution.

Watch this video to learn more:
Group works to save Minneapolis cemetery fence (Fox 9, August 13, 2009)

Before & after photos of Phases I & II of the fence restoration project: