Fact Sheet, Site Plan, Resolution, Letters of Support, TH Article, Narrative Report on Cardinal_02.22.1973T H E C I T Y O F
D U B U Q U E
February 22, 1973
My dear friends;
OFFICE PHONE 588-4608
770 FISCHER BUILDING
JOSEPH J. BITTER, MAYOR
DUBUQUE. 1 0 W A 52001
FIVE FLAGS CENTER
As Chief Executive and spokesperson for the citizens and residents of
the City of Dubuque, I need not exhibit any modesty in tendering the
Five Flags Center as distinctively worthy of designation as a
'.Bicentennial Center".
Few, if any places West of the Mississippi River, can claim a link in
the chain of events associated with the American Revolutionary `tirar
period. We have by the use of representative slides and the papers to
which this letter is attached, presented the D ubuqueland SCorv_ and its
cannection to the past and hopes for the future.
The Five Flags Center forges that link in the chain in a meaningful way
and provides a perrnanent saiute to the occasion of the 200th Anniversary
of 'the birth of this nation.
Your support, endorsement and participation in the Five Flags Center is
warranted and is solicited. We in turn will pledge our cooperatior, to
assure that all people who visit and use the facilities will find In the
Fivc Flags Center :Weaning and involvement during the bicentenn;.al year
and in the years to follow.
Enclosures
THE FIVE FLAGS CENTER
SUPPORTING PAPERS AND DOCUMENTS
Fact Sheet
Illustrative Site Plan
View of Suggested Front Elevation
Letters .
Wayne A. Norman, General Chairman
Five Flags Center Fund
Leo McCarthy, President
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
Robert W. Dillon and Kenneth R. Fulk
Chairman and Secretary
Iowa American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
Dr. Robert Myers, Chairman
Dubuque County, Iowa American Revolution
Bicentennial Commission
Resolution - Dubuque City Council
Dubuque Telegraph -Herald Newspaper Article
Narrative Report on Jean Marie Cardinal
William J. Peterson, Superintendent Emeritus
State Historical Society of Iowa
Document - National Park Service, Entry in National Register
Orpheum Theatre and Theater Site
Extracts from Town Clock Brochure
Letters from Representative Community Organizations
Dubuque Industrial Bureau Dubuque County Fair Association
American Legion
Boy Scouts of America
Kiwanis Club
Dubuque Board of Realtors
Xavier Hospital Guild
Dubuque Council of Churches
Tri-College Cooperative Effort
Dubuque Playground and
Recreation Commission
Tri-Seminary Consortium
Navy League
Girl Scouts of America
Rotary Club
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Lions Club
Dubuque- Park Board
Marine Corps League
Dubuque Federation
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FIVE FLAGS CENTER
Dubuque, Iowa
FACT SHEET
Goal
To provide a permanent, centrally located facility in the City of Dubuque in
observance and commemoration of the bicentennial of the birth of the United
States of America to serve the cultural, recreational, entertainment,
educational and business needs and requirements of Dubuqueland.
The Project
To restore an existing, architecturally significant theater as the basic building
block of the Five Flags Center composed of
1. The restored theater equipped and rigged to seat approximately
1,000 persons;
2. A new multi -purpose, two level, 20,000 square foot exhibition -arts
building;
3. A new promenade to connect the theater with the exhibition -arts
building;
4. A full scale multi -media and sound facility incorporated into the
exhibition -arts building to accommodate 100 to 200 persons; and
5. An off-street parking facility together with other appropriate site
improvements.
Significance of Name
Five Flags have flown over Dubuqueland since .the period of the Joliet and
Marquette explorations of the Upper Mississippi commencing in 1673.
1. Fleur de Lis of France
2. Royal Flag of Spain
3. Union Jack of England
4. French Imperial Flag of Napoleon
5. Stars and Stripes of the United States of America
Location
Five Flags Center is located in Downtown Dubuque in an urban renewal project
area. The Town Clock Plaza (Main Street Pedestrianway) phase of the project
has received the Merit Award for its design in an urban environment from the
American Institute of Landscape Architects. A second unannounced national
award is to be presented the City of Dubuque in Washington, D.C. in the
spring of 1973.
Status of Project
1. Theater and necessary land purchased by the City of Dubuque to
implement the Downtown Urban Renewal Project, Iowa R-15.
2. Five Flags Center Fund with an Advisory Council of over 125 persons
incorporated as a non-profit organization and granted tax-exempt
status.
A. Has provided market studies and analysis to justify the project.
B. Has secured support from the City of Dubuque and State Liaison
Officer for the project.
C. Is soliciting private funds for matching purposes.
D. Has assembled work force of various specialities.
1) Historians
Dr. Adrian Anderson - Iowa State Liaison Officer
Peter T. Harsted, Superintendent, State Historical
Society of Iowa
Dr. Walter Peterson - President, University of Dubuque
William J. Peterson - Superintendent Emeritus, State
Historical Society of Iowa
2) Architectural Historian - Denys Peter Myers,
.Washington, D.C.
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3) Dubuque Theater Historian - Charles Geroux, Bloomfield
Hills, Michigan
4) Theater Architectural Historian - Andrew Craig Morrison,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5) Multi -Media Consultant - Multi -Media Division, Des Moines
Register and Tribune
6) Multi -Media Advisor - Prof essor,William B. Oglesby,
University of Iowa
7) Architects and Engineers
Cullen-Schiltz & Associates, Dubuque, Iowa
Bowen & Kanazawa, Madison, Wisconsin
i . Is securing support from Federal, State and city officials and
agencies and from other public and private organizations and
Individuals to designate the Five Flags Center as a Bicentennial
Center and the City of Dubuque as a Bicentennial City.
F. Is to purchase the real estate from the city, to restore the theater
under an acceptable arrangement with the City and the Department
of Housing and Urban Development, to construct all improvements,
and to deed the completed Five Flags Center to the City.
3. The theater and theater site have been entered in the National Register of
Historic Places.
A. The theater built in 1910 as a music hall represents one of the
earliest known theaters still in operation designed by Rapp and
Rapp, an architectural firm later to become well known for theater
design in the late teens and twenties.
B. Theater site represents the oldest known site in Iowa (and possibly
west of the Mississippi River) to continuously house a theater,
opera house, vaudeville house and/or some type of public
entertainment facility.
4. A $1000 matching grant has been approved by the Iowa Arts Council to
sponsor a competition to secure an appropriate piece of sculpture to
highlight an exterior plaza area.
5. Documentation of evidence to confirm that the only known Iowa casualty
of the American Revolutionary War was a Dubuqueland miner, Jean
Marie Cardinal, who after being captured by the British at Dubuque
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Dr. Robert L. Myers
Dubuque County Chairman
American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Dear Dr. Myers:
The Five Flags American Revolution Bicentennial Experience (Multi Media Presen-
tation) has vividly portrayed the heroic ride of Jean Marie Cardinal, the Paul
Revere of the Upper Mississippi, and presented the story of Dubuque lead mines'
involvement in the American Revolutionary War.
The citizens of Dubuque have demonstrated their commitment by pledging over
$700,000. in private funds to construct a center with theater, exhibition hall,
promenade and multi media facility in time to be a major focal point in the
celebration of the American Revolution Bicentennial in 1976.
The Five Flags Executive Committee, on September 8, 1972, unanimously pledged
full cooperation with the Iowa ARBC and the National ARBC to have the Center
completed for the Bicentennial year and architects and restoration consultants
have been retained. A total of $2,000,000. will be required to complete the
center including the multi media facility.
Most importantly, local and state governments, colleges, area schools, industry,
labor, civic groups and citizens of Dubuque have pledged their time and talents
to provide an outstanding celebration of the American Revolution Bicentennial
for all of Mid America.
Sincerely, Mv l^
Wayne W. Norman
Chairman
Five Flags Executive Committee
256 West Tenth . Dubuque, Iowa 52001 is 582-7224
DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
607 FISCHER BUILDING DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001
PHONE 319 583-8246
February 23, 1973
ACCREDITED
CHAMBER OF
OFT BEU I COMMENCE
OF iNE YNITEO BLATFE
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Dr. Robert L. Myers, County Chairman
Dubuque County American Revolution
Bi-Centennial Commission
805 Central
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Dear Bob,
In behalf of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, congratulations to
the Dubuque American Revolution Bi-Centennial Commission for the efforts
being expended to have Dubuque, and specifically the Five Flags Civic
Center, named as an official site for the observance. It is our organ-
ization's conviction, motioned unanimously, that the State and National
Commissions will be hard pressed to find an area and/or concept that
better relates to the objectives of this national observance.
Dubuque is unique among Mid -American cities in that its history is so
closely related to that of our nation and yet employs the newest con-
cepts in education, religion, community development, ecumenism, etc. A
blending of the new and the old is evident everywhere.
We believe that the unsettled times of the recent past reflect a need
and/or a desire of American citizens to become more rooted in their
national heritage. Thus the concept of a multi -media historical and
educational theater to be featured in the Five Flags Civic Center dur-
ing the national observance and to remain as an ongoing function for
years to come, would compliment this national citizen desire and the
objectives of the observance.
Very truly yours,
Leo A. McCarthy, P si
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
LAM: maw
MURRAY GOODMAN
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
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STATE HOUSE.DES MOINES
November 29, 1972
Mr. Wayne Norman, Chairman
Five Flags over Dubuque
Five Flags Civic Center
256 West Fifth
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Dear Mr. Norman:
On behalf of the Iowa American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
I want to thank you for your excellent presentation at our last
board meeting.
The IARBC approves and encourages the Five Flags over Dubuque
Project as being significant and having the potential of
contributing to the recognition of the 200th birthday of the
United States by the citizens of Iowa.
As the national Bicentennial 'program develops, it is hoped
that some sources for funding will become available so that we
can be of real help to you.
Cordially yours,
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Robert W. Dillon
Ch.virman
Kenneth R. Fulk
Secretary
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February 23, 1973
Mr Wayne Norman
805 CENTRAL AVENUE / DUBUQUE. IOWA 52001 / 568-2093
Chairman
Dubuque Five Flags Civic Center
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Dear Mr. Norman:
The Dubuque County Chapter of the
Revolution Bicentennial Commission
endorses the selection of the Five
Civic Center for the project of the
Bicentennial Commission.
Cordially,
Robert L. Myers, O. D.
Chairman
Dubuque County Chapter
American
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RESOLUTION NO.51-73 0
DESIGNATING THE FIVE FLAGS CENTER AS
A BICENTENNIAL CENTER
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has declared the appropriateness
and desirability to provide for the observation and commemoration of the bicentennial
of the birth of this nation; and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States has endorsed among other
recommendations of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission that "The
commemoration be national in scope, seeking to involve every State, city and
community"; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque, the oldest city in the State of Iowa and with a legacy that
is reflected in the banners of the Fleur de Lis of France, the Royal Flag of Spain, the
Union Jack. of England, the French Imperial Flag of Napoleon, and the Stars and Stripes
of the United States of America, is located in the only Iowa area of involvement with
the American Revolutionary War; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the rich, historical heritage of Dubuqueland and for
the occasion of the two hundredth birthday celebration of the founding of this nation,
there is proposed to be integrated into the Five Flags Center as an essential ingredient
a permanent, full-scale multi -media and sound facility to portray in sights and sounds
during the bicentennial year, two hundred years of the past of the Upper Mississippi
and the story of the men, women and children who gave it life; and
WHEREAS, the Five Flags Center Executive Committee has unanimously
recommended that the Five Flags Center composed of a restored architecturally and
historically significant theater and site, a promenade, an exhibit -arts hall, and a
multi -media and sound facility together with other appropriate site improvements be
designated as a Bicentennial Center; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa American Bicentennial Commission has approved the Five
Flags Center "as being significant and having the potential of contributing to the
recognition of the 200th birthday of the United States by the citizens of Iowa"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has strongly endorsed the
proposed Five Flags Center and has recommended the Project to the entire community
as worthy of its support to provide a facility which will encourage the cultural,
recreational, entertainment and citizen participation potential of the community to
match and balance the current industrial, commercial, academic and economic growth
of the Dubuque metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, the support of the community for the Five Flags Center is self-evident
in the form of pledges and contributions from individuals, business firms, private
organizations and others towards the cost of the total project and by written and oral
communications from a cross-section of private and public groups; now therefore
!I •• BE IT RESOLVED BY TIIE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
SECTION 1. That the Council of the City of Dubuque in recognition of the
recommendation of the Executive Committee of the Five Flags Center and of the
endorsement of the Iowa American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, recognizes and,
designates the Five Flags Center as a Bicentennial Center.
SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of Dubuque finds and determines
that the Five Flags Center as a Bicentennial Center gives appropriate consideration to
A. The observance and commemoration to the historic events of the Upper
Mississippi that are associated with the American Revolutionary War
period;
B. An undertaking conceived by citizens working in harmony with local
public officials to implement an acceptable, needed, and
desirable facility;
C. The ideas that have vitally influenced the development of the Upper
Mississippi and of the United States; and
D. The establishment of a permanent place that has opportunities for a
wide variety of activities necessary for the present and future use of
people and the stimulation of creativity for the orderly growth of the
City of Dubuque, the State of Iowa, and the United States of America
in mankind's quest for knowledge and freedom.
SECTION 3. That the Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized and
directed to proceed and to undertake all measures deemed appropriate to secure the ;
support, endorsement and participation of Federal and State agencies and private groups
for the Five Flags Center as a Bicentennial Center for the City of Dubuque, the State of
Iowa and the United States of America.
SECTION 4. That the Mayor and City Manager are hereby further authorized and
directed to proceed with proper application to appropriate Federal and State Agencies
for the designation of the City of Dubuque as a Bicentennial City.
Passed, approved and adopted this
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PREPARED BY WILLIAM J. PETERSEN, SUPERINTENDENT EMERITUS, STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA
The capture of Vincennes by George Rogers Clark in 1779 was one of the most significant
American victories during the Revolutionary War. The British were well aware that Clark's
incredible victory would prove a valuable pawn to the Americans unless it could be offset by
a stunning reverse to the embattled colonists on the Western frontier. They accordingly
dispatched an expedition of British and their Indian allies from Prairie du Chien in the
spring of 1780 to capture St. Louis —then in the hands of the Spanish, who had been ceded
all the land west of the Mississippi at the close of the French and Indian Wars in 1762.
On the way down the Mississippi the British captured an armed Spanish barge at the
mouth of the Turkey River and then pounced on the diminutive lead mining settlement at
present-day Dubuque, whose lead doubtless had been reaching George Rogers Clark and possibly
even the soldiers under George Washington.
Only one lead miner —Jean Marie-Cardina3-=-is known to have escaped. Cardinal paddled
feverishly down the Mississippi to St. Louis, reaching that straggling unkempt fqr-trading
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I., community that had been founded by Pierre Ladua Ligueste in 176LWarned of t e impending
British sneak attack, the citizens of St. Louis threw up breastworks around the town and
successfully beat off the British attack. During the battle Jean Marie Cardinal lost his
life in the defense of St. Louis. Cardinal is the only man living in what's now Iowa who
may be said to have lost his life in the cause of American Independence.
The successful defense of St. Louis was heartwarming to all patriotic Americans.
Had it not been for Jean Marie Cardinal's warning the British and their Indian allies might
have successfully captured the sleepy little fur -trading entrepot. And had they done so,
the exploits of George Rogers Clark might well have been in vain, the treaty of 1782 might
well have fixed the western boundary of the
forth -coming American Republic along the Allegheny!
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OFFICE of THE SUPERINTENDENT
WILLIAM J. PETERSEN
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Mountains instead of the Mississippi, and Reuben Gold_Thwaites would never have been
able to write his definitive book —How George Rogers Clark Won the Northwest.
Iowans can be proud of this obscure, unsung, courageous lead miner who was destined to
play such a dramatic role in American history. And just as the Federal Government has, in
its infinite wisdom, built a beautiful memorial to George Rogers Clark on the banks of the
Wabash at Vincennes, so some fitting memorial should be erected at Dubuque to commemorate
the exploits of Jean Marie Cardinal (who might well be called the Paul Revere of the
Mississippi Frontier) and thus appropriately commemorate for Iowa and the entire Upper
Mississippi Valley the fact that repercussions of the Revolutionary War were actually felt on
the western banks of the mighty Mississippi. Since the exploits of Jean Marie Cardinal
are focussed on the Dubuque area it is altogether fitting and proper that a memorial to
the American Revolution BiCentennial beerected in the -Key City of Iowa.
William J. Petersen, Superintendent Emeritus
State Historical Society of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
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The Director of the National Park Service
George B. Hartzog, Jr.
is pleased to inform you that the Historic property listed on the
enclosed sheet has been nominated by the State Liaison Officer
responsible for your State's implementation of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966, P. L. 89-665 (80 Stat. 915), as amended
It has accordingly been entered in.the National Register of Historic
Places. A leaflet explaining the National Register is enclosed for
your information and convenience.
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5 0 1 FISCHER BUILDING - DUBUQUE, I O W A 5 2 0 0 1 - 3 1 9 5 B 0- 1 a 9 3
January 15, 1973
Dr. Robert Myers
Dubuque County Chairman
AMERICAN REVOLUTION BI-CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
Box 1193
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Dear Dr. Myers:
We understand that your committee is investigating the possi-
bility of having Dubuque declared an American Revolution Bi-
Centennial City.
From the standpoint of community involvement, we urge that the
Five Flags Civic Auditorium be considered as a focal point in
the 1976 celebration, and that your Committee work with the
current Five Flags Council in setting up goals and objectives
for this accomplishment.
Certainly, Dubuque and the Tri-State Area enjoy the historical
significance attached to events before, during and after the
period in American History which we plan to commemorate.
Also, I think we can count on our citizens to carry out the
theme and spirit of the national program in the manner hoped
for by the National Committee. As far as the Industrial Bureau
is concerned, you can count on our support and cooperation in
the forth coming months, and we convey our best wishes for a
very rewarding project.
Cordially,
DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL BUREAU
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Robert E. Dorothy
MANAGER J
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MEMBER: AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 0 GREAT LAKES STATES INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
HONORARY PRESIDENT
H. W. Wahlert
PRESIDENT
George A. Forby
VICE PRESIDENTS
Ken Mozena
Tom Reilly
Joe Spiegel
Bob Waller
Leander Weber
SECRETARY -TREASURER
Clem Welsh
DIRECTORS
Jim Edwards
George Forby
John Heinz
Joe Helling
Ambrose Hess
Mrs. Bert Hillary
Floyd Hilton
Dan Kruse
Tony Laban
John Line
Gerald McGrane
Harold Meloy
Ken Mozena
Rudy Mullinix
S. A. Ossian
Bob Paisley
Duane Recker
Tom Reilly
Mrs. Paul Reiss
Gene Schilling
Bill Schueller
Mrs. Gerald Singsank
Joe Spiegel
Tom Sweeney
Francis Till
Merrill Vanderloo, D.V.M.
Joe Waldbillig
Bob Waller
Dave Waller
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OFFICE LOCATED AT MAIN & SHIELDS STREET
POST OFFICE BOX 194; DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001
(319) 588.1406
February 7,1973
Dr, Robert L i`1eyers
805 Central
Dubuque.Iowa
This is to confirm that the Dubuque County
Fair Association will work to help promote
the BiCentennial program for 1976.
Dubuque County Fair association
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DUBUQUELANDS ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
" ... A Service To Your Community ... '
POST OFFICE BOX 1161
DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001
Bicentennial Commission
Dr. Robert L. Myers
805 Central Avenue
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Dear Dr. Myers:
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TEL. 1-319-533-0306
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February 13, 1973
Thank you for appearing before Post Number 6 of The American
Legion, in Dubuque, Iowa, and explaning the American Revolution
Bicentennial Commission and the Five Flags Civic Center Project.
Post Number 6, certainly endorses the Five Flags Civic Center
as the Commissions project for Dubuque and feels that this is
indeed a civic endeavor that would merit our full cooperation.
Sincerely yours,
Commande
U.S.B. WBUQUE
President
MR. LEO MARTIN
2701 RHOMBERG
Vice President
MR. DONALD C. MEYER
1726 OVERVIEW COURT
Secretary
MR. PAUL ROSSITER
1220 FINLEY
Treasurer
MR. HENRY J. POHLMAN
804 ROSHEK BLDG.
Judge Advocate
MR. WILLIAM T. CONNERY
973 MAIN
Chaplain
REV. PETE S. LAWDIS
ST. ELIAS THE PROPHET
GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
1075 ROCKDALE ROAD
Liaison Officer
MR. THOMAS S. BUTLER
2422 UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORS
James J. Ashland
Arnold A. Caitham
William A. Clark
Jack Crane
Harold L. Doty
Myron Fiedler
Joseph W. Guilford
Delbert J. Hayford
Kenneth K. Hazlet, M.D
Victor V. Helling
Michael P. Hogan
Syd Haudenshield
Maurice E. Humke
Allen A. Jones
James J. Keane
Wayne R. Lighthart
Percy N. Lucas
Ralph E. Lytle, DOS
Lea F. McLaughlin
Cy Meitl
Donald C. Meyer
Vince C. Miller
Donald J. Mueller
Robert L. Myers, OD
James A. O'Brien, DDS
Clarence T. O'Dowd
Irvin A. Oeth
Edward J. Rolle
Paul A. Rossiter
Everett A. Sanderson
Peter J. Seippel
John A. Sessions
Eugene Sutherland
Harold W. Taylor, MD
Donovan F. Ward, MD
James A. Weiland
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
(FOUNDED 1902)
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DUBUQUE COUNCIL
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1220 FINLEY
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DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001
TELEPHONE: Res: 583.6790
January 24, 1973
Dr. Robert Myers,
5 Flages Center
Box 1193
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dear Sir:
County Chairman
At the January monthly meeting of the Navy
League, a motion was passed endorsing the
5 Flags Center as the American Revolution
Bicentennial project for Dubuque and that
the Navy League will contribute to the pro-
ject in the form of presentations in the
Multi -media Center.
The Navy League will furnish time and talent
to help the American Revolution Bicentennial
Committe provide the fullest use of the 5 Flags
Center in this praiseworthy project.
Since ely
Vince C. Miller
Secretary
Control of the Seas is essential to our survival as a Nation
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1298 DODGE 51REET - TELEPHONE (319) 556-4343
DUE000E, IOWA 52001 -
American Revolution Bi-Centennial Commission
c/o Dr. Robert Myers
Box 1193
Dubuque, Ia.,52001
Dear Doctor Myers:
It is our understanding that the Five Flags Civic Center has included
in its design a facility to be used by organizations for holding
meetings and events. I feel that this will be a real benefit to our
area and a much needed facility.
Our Northeast Iowa Council includes 4-2 counties in Iowa and the
City of East Dubuque, Illinois. We have several events that would
be ideally held in this facility and would appreciate our being
included in the planning.
We will be more than happy to cooperate as much as possible in
assisting other events at the Civic Center.
Sincerely,
John W.-Barker
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`Wednesday
January 17,1973
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Phone 319/ 583-9169 (United Fund Member Agency)
February 1, 1973
Dr. Robert Meyers
805 Central Avenue
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Dear Dr. Meyers,
RE: "Five Flags Civic Center"
It has recently come to my attention of how the local
Girl Scouts can benefit from the use of the "Five Flags
Civic Center" in Dubuque.
The Little Cloud Girl Scout Council would strongly urge
you to proceed with the project with all speed, as we
are looking'forward to using this great facility, as all
of Dubuque are, I'm sure.
Yours truly,
c
Joan M. Geisler
C/ Executive Director
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-ADKIWANIS CLUB DUBUQUE, IOWA
February 5, 1973
Dr. Robert Myers, Chairman
Dubuque County
Bicentennial Committee
Dubuque, Iowa
Dear Dr. Myers;
The Board of Directors of the Dubuque Kiwanis Club
enthusiastically supports your efforts in the creation of
the Five Flags Civic Center for the American Revolution
Bicentennial Commission's project. Not only does our
club officially endorse this project but also the individual
members are excited about the potential such a center has
for all Dubuqueland.
We offer to you any assistance our club has at its
disposal, we are anxious to aid you in every possible way
to insure the completion of the civic center which promises
so much for the cultural, social and economic betterment of
Dubuque.
Sincerely,
Ralph L.'Rolling
President
Rotary • of • r.
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February 15, 1973
Dr. Robert Myers
County Representative
Iowa American Revolution Bi-Centennial Commission
805 Central Avenue
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Dear Doctor Myers:
The City of Dubuque is one of the oldest cities in
Iowa, named for a French miner, Julien Dubuque, who was the
first white man to settle in the territory now embraced
within our State lines.
Since the days of Julien Dubuque, citizens of this area
have prided themselves in the preservation of the history of
the region. Our City would be proud to participate fully in
the Bi-Centennial Celebration and would be able to provide
excellent cooperation in the development of plans memorializ-
ing our heritage.
The scenic beauty of the area, the landmarks, and our
dedication to the preservation of those important mementos
of the past, would seem to make Dubuque a logical Bi-Centen-
nial City.
The Dubuque Rotary Club pledges whatever support needed
to insure the success of this celebration.
Sincerely,
Frank Richardson
President
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THE DUBUQUE BOARD OF REALTORS
P. O. BOX 474 �-
DUBUQUE, IOWA
February 15, 1973
To Whom It May Concern:
The Dubuque Board of Realtors met in regular session
on February 14, 1973 and unanimously approved the
concept of the Five Flags Civic Center. Also to
participate in any activities promoting said Center
and to cooperate with the American Revolution
Bi-Contenial Committee.
Dubuque
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Feb. 15, 1973
American Revolution Bi-Centennial Commission
c% Dr. Robert Myers
Box 1193
Dubuque, Iowa
Dear Sir:
At a regularity convened Promenade of Dubuque Voiture
632 du Iowa, la Societe Des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux,
a Notion was offered and duly passed, that the Local Voiture
of the 40 et 8, support a proposal, that the "Five Flags Civic
Center", be declared as a Community project for the American
Revolution Bi-Centennial celebration City.
The organization and its membership whole-heartedly
endorse this project and offer their support, that this Civic
Center may become a reality.
Sincerely,
Chef de Gare
Voiture 632
4o et 8
XAVIER HOSPITAL
Davis Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phono 319 582.3681
February 22, 1973
Dr. Robert Myers
Dubuque County Chairman
American Revolution Bicentennial Committee
Five Flags Civic Center
Box 1193
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Dear Dr. Myers:
We understand that the Five Flags Civic Center plans to have a facility
to be used by organizations for holding meetings and special events.
The Xavier Hospital Guild considers this a real benefit to our community.
We wish to wholeheartedly support the Five Flags Civic Auditorium as
a focal point in the 1976 Bicentennial celebration.
Our best wishes for a very worthwhile project.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Cletus Nauman
President, Xavier Hospital Guild
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Dr. Robert L. Meyers
Optometry Center
805 Central Avenue
Dubuque, Iowa
Dear Dr. Meyers:
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'The R'orld's Largest SerNice Club"
February 21, 1973
The Dubuque Lions Club has endorsed the Five Flags Civic Center project
completely. We urge that you express our sentiments to the Iowa American Rev-
olution Bi-Centennial Commission concerning this. We feel this would be a
fitting honor for our bi-centennial to be observed here. Such a center should
provide significant cultural enrichment for the tri-state area for many years
to come.
We hope that your committee is successful in attaining the goal which you
have set in front of you.
Sincerely,
William J. Watters,
Secretary -Treasurer
DUBUQUE LIONS CLUB
ORGANIZED MAY io, 1922
DUBUQUE, IOWA
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February 23, 1973
Dr. Robert Myers
Dubuque County Chairman
Iowa American Revolution Bicentennial
Commission
805 Central Avenue
Dubuque, Iowa
Dear Dr. Myers;
The birth of our nation and the freedom of religion we have
enjoyed these past 198 years is no accident, but a recognition
that the United States of America is a nation under God.
The designation of Five Flags as a Bicentennial Center will
provide a forum for Dubuque churches to jointly, simultaneously
and cooperatively implement a celebration that gives praise
for the blessings of the past and inspiration for the better
things to come.
The delegates to the February 22 Annual Meeting of the Dubuque
Council of Churches unanimously endorsed the Five Flags
Center as worthy of consideration of designation as a
Bicentennial Center,
Sinc,9tely yours,
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T H E C I T Y O F
DUBUQUE
Mr. Wayne A. Norman
General Chairman
Five Flags Civic Center
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
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R I C H A R D J. K R A N E R
SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS
2241 LINCOLN AVENUE• DUBUQUE. IOWA 52001
AREA CODE 310-581-1848
February 20, 1973
The Dubuque Park Board, an elective body, whole-heartedly
endorse your endeavor to make the Five Flags Civic Center become
a reality in the City of Dubuque.
Very truly yours,
Fre eri pf 6�
Chairman, Dubuque Park Board
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CLARKE COLLEGE
DUBUQUE, IOWA
52001
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
PHONE: 319/588-6385
Dr. Robert L. Myers
Dubuque County Chairman
Revolutionary Bi-Centennial Committee
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Dear Doctor Myers:
February 23, 1973
I have been directed by the Tri-College Cooperative Effort
Executive Board to heartily endorse the City of Dubuque as the
Bi-Centennial city in Iowa.
The Executive Board urges the designation of the Five Flags Civic
Center as the focal point for the Bi-Centennial, and we pledge the
talents of the three colleges to assist in the development of programs
during the Bi-Centennial celebration.
Very truly yours,
Robert J. Giroux
Chairman, Executive Board
Tri-College Cooperative Effort
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sRF,y MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
INCORPORATED by ACT OF CONGREGS
P R O C L A M A T I O N
DUBUQUE, IOWA
FROM THE OFFICE OF
Laurence Sloman
Commandant
Dubuque Detatchmant
Marine Corps League
The Dubuque Detatchment, Marine Corps League, is honored to pledge
the sum of one thousand dollars ($$1,000.00) to the Five Flags Civic
Center for the purchase of the five flags that will be displayed at the
Center. This Center, which is to be Dubuques' project for the American
Revolution Bicentenial, will be a significant asset to our community,
and our organization considers it a privilege to participate in this
project.
This PROCLAMATION issued at Dubuque, Iowa, this 23rd day of
February, 1973.
Laurence Sloman
Commandant
Dubuque Detatchment
Marine Corps League
"ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE"
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February 23, 1973
Mr. Wayne Norman
Chairman, Executive Committee
Five Flags Civic Center
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Dear Mr. Norman:
The Playground and Recreation Commission and the
Park Board have for the past several months been formulating
an overall park and recreation comprehensive plan for the
city of Dubuque.
With the increasing demand for programs and activities,
especially in the area of cultural arts, it is most appropriate
that your committee has undertaken the task of providing our
community with an exceptional cultural facility.
The two commissions wish to inform your committee that
we have deemed this project of highest priority for our
citizens.
You will receive the backing and support of our groups
to make this facility a reality.
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Sincerely,
Paul r9 elt
Chariman
Playground and Recreation
Commission
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ROBERT RUNDE, President Affiliated with
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Phone 55G6812 Mee(s ,Second and Fourfli 31onday
WALTER PAAR, Ree. Secy.
2279 Evergreen Drive "r'a Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Phone 583-7930
EMIL STACKIS, Fin. Sec.
190 Saunders Street
Phone 582-3806
February 21, 1973
Mr, Gent M. Wittenberg
Department of Urban Renewal
10-B Fischer Bldg.
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Dear Mr. Wittenberg:
The Dubuque Federation of Labor has endorsed the Five Flags Civic
Center in its entirety. We sincerely believe that the Five Flags
project should be a major part of the mid America Bicentennial
celebration.
We believe that upon the completion of the Five Flags center, not
only Dubuque as the hub of the tri-state area will benefit, but
the entire mid -west.
We believe that any part you might have in achieving the above,
would be a benefit not only for now, but for generations to come.
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Sincerely,
Robert W. Runde
President Dubuque Federation of Labor
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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS • THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001 • TELEPHONE: (319) 557-2121
Waltor P. Peterson
Presidont
February 23, 1973
Dr. Robert L. Myers
Dubuque County Chairman
Revolutionary Bicentennial Committee
805 Central Avenue
Dubuque, Iowa
Dear Doctor Myers:
Dubuque is unusually blessed by having not only three colleges but
three seminaries for a total of six outstanding institutions of higher
education. Aquinas Institute is, of course, Roman Catholic of the
Dominican order and prepares candidates not only for the Masters
but for the Doctorate as well. The University of Dubuque Theological
Seminary is Presbyterian in its affiliation and prepares students for
the Master of Divinity and Master of Sacred Theology degrees. Wartburg
Seminary is affiliated with the American Lutheran Church and also pre-
pares candidates for the Masters Degree.
In the absence of Father Cletus Wessels, President of Aquinas, I am
pleased to write you in behalf of the three seminaries, endorsing
Dubuque as the Bicentennial City in Iowa. The three seminaries
further support the Five Flags Civic Center as the Center for the
Bicentennial Celebration.
Most particularly, the three seminaries have unique talents and re-
sources representing three denominational strains, extending back to
the middle of the nineteenth century. We would be pleased to pledge our
talent -- faculty, student, and administration -- to the development of
programs of significance to Mid -America during the Bicentennial year.
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Sincerely,
Walter F. Peterson