Letter on Architectual Firms Interviewed_01.23.1973ET 1
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January 23, 1973
Mr. Gilbert D. Chavenelle
City Manager
City of Dubuque
City Hall
Dubuque, Iowa
DEPARTMENT OF
H O U S I N G A N O R E D E V E L O P M E N T
G E N T M W I T T E N E1 E R G • DIRECTOR
SUITE 13.8 FISCY.ER BUILDING
D U D U D U E
PHONE 51. 588-0017
IOWA 52001
Dear Gil:
The Five Flags Executive Committee has interviewed the six architec-
tural firms listed below, and is now involved in evaluating their
qualifications. An announcement should be forthcoming within two
weeks.
Harry Weese & Associates of Chicago
Cullen - Schiltz & Associates jointly with
Bowen & Kanazawa of Madison
Hansen - Lind & Meyers of Iowa City
Durrant, Deininger, Dommer, Kramer & Gordon
Louis C. Kingscot & Associates of Davenport
Rossiter & Hamm
The most exciting presentation was made by Ron Bowen of Madison.
My Madison counterpart, Sol Levin, speaks highly of this young
small firm. They have been involved in subsidized housing projects,
the moving of a historic synagogue and are one of three firms involved
in converting the downtown Capitol Theater and Montgomery Ward Store
building into a cultural, arts, etc. center.
The multi -media consultant has announced that their presentation for
bicentennial promotion will be completed February 19 for local preview.
A draft of their audio is enclosed.
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Mr. Gilbert D. Chavenelle
January 23, 1973
Plans are under way for John Culver to set up and host a breakfast meeting
in Washington on February 26 for our two senators and other appropriate
Federal officials to view the mini -multi -media presentation. It is hoped
that appropriate local people will also be present. Del Black, Midwest
Regional Director for the Bicentennial Commission,is arranging a series
of meetings with various Federal agencies for both the 26th and 27th of
February. At about this same time the local campaign for additional funds
will be renewed - a film festival at the Orpheum, theater seat sale promo-
tion, and direct approaches to all organized groups.
Enclosed is a copy of the Bicentennial Commission program criteria which
we are expected to complete.
Sincerely yours,
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Gent M. Wittenberg'
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