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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 40et8 Lions Club Dubuque- Park Board Marine Corps League Dubuque Federation of Labor e 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. -2- 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 -3- ver Valley, escaped to the Mississippi Ras killed during the battle, their march down t.Cardinal w during French at St. Louis. their campaign' prep doped ,Nam the abandoned and the defeated British been for Cardinals warning, the have well been in vain and the suggest that had it not og the Historians e Rogers Clark might h boundary eorg is sis sipP1 exploits of G well fixed the western Treaty of 1782 night t e Allegheny Mountains instead of the M United States along River. a S tate Bicentennial Site by the Iowa Designation of Five Flags Center as 6. evolution Bicentennial Commission. American R mc 3 IJ-I -4 � Z S �1 0 m S.a1- 6 1. Frank T. Mrs. F. 8..'.ra n Wayne A. Robert LhVerne Richard 1. Gent M. W William N February 21, 1973 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 EMBE 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 J01U�1 111fflCllll �fbOYllt[Oil � iCfllftlllliclY �' 011illti�Ni:011 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, 6 Robert W. Dillon Ch.virman Kenneth R. Fulk Secretary R1,M:KRF:JJG:mir KENT HILLERY. O. D. R. L. MYERS. O. D. 5. TABAK. O.D.. F.A.A.0. 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 heartly Flags Dubuque L 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 CITY CLERK \I Fq M; fill oil ° cn�.� � :L 1` ` _ -� ems =� :�SEs_-' aL"N o��.�on HAM cu - asA `o � 1 v. «a act 11 !9 - lag - 9man Hill E Ge��$ lip �3 3_a°a e-ceFe"-a m5 o E„Ea o:`0-'1 11 u 1 L= W a - c=.�-e'.o F k_ .1E U a? 9 U d V' V O H C V O [. (, V C 4j •C C. N gist C 0 0 0 0 TnE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA IO{VA Cray, IONVA Omcg or TnE SOPERrNT NDENT WILLIAM J. PETERSEN 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 C ;& 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! I I THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA IO}VA CITY, I01VA OFFICE of THE SUPERINTENDENT WILLIAM J. PETERSEN Page 2 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 _ _ ..�J..•+W.r4AY44...fui .l.r�J�.�...rr.�u.�n.r �wr.�.\ - - wh.T.ur.Mwrr �-.+u.rr.u... +.YM. i United Stagix s Deu tment of the Interior 'K SERVICE NATMNAI. PAR WASHI\G7'0\, D.C. 2U3I0 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. Enclosures I Nation -I P rks C^n`.^^nial ";72-10-72 i i ENTRIES IN THE NATIO14AL REGISTER STATE I01-IA Date Entered 4HV 1 ?�7� Name Orpheum Theatre and Site. 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NN I. f 4 t O ��[���{r,S ♦.. �` �s+>�-M.•. ,.fit,::.' Ilk f [ ILrlJt1.19.1i�u..•:j:'� DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL. BUREAU 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 i Robert E. Dorothy MANAGER J REDJsh 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 Leander Weber Clem Welsh Dave J. Weis Harold Weydert Fil Im UBUQUE UNTYR „ SSOCIATION ju 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 em Wey sh—Secretaetaryry 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: VS.P"'irTp • '1 701 LOCUST STREET TEL. 1-319-533-0306 ;3 yn 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) C% ev&l. 6Jrm of dw Ckavy n n WASHINGTON, D. C. DUBUQUE COUNCIL OUR COU TAI: 1220 FINLEY B•11t.,. nd F.I... 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 ,) BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA NORTHEAST IOWA COUNCIL NO. 178 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 j J Scout Executive `Wednesday January 17,1973 JWB:h M edrt.C 0f�C� `it.7 CJCOf•(-L l.e�P.%fLC1U Clf2C: 825114 IOWA STREET DUBUQUE, IOF{A 52001 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 JG/eo ! a; L S" C 'C L3 T ! N G ! to know ... to care ... to be irnvolvE:d -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. Tq } 4 Dubuque, /owa 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 FR:k 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 �� Booard/�of Realtors By- 1//.1 G l.0 � A. E. Cooper - S retary f5fA1i la godde deS 40 HOHI es et ttyan �0 �oiture �orz:[e 632 8 DUBUQUE, IOWA 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 L` LIBERTY . INTELLIGENCE • U1 MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, 12:15 P. M. Dr. Robert L. Meyers Optometry Center 805 Central Avenue Dubuque, Iowa Dear Dr. Meyers: ]LIONS�T �= F Y../ 113 = OUR • NATIONS • SAFETY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE '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 i t.— TAuque Council of Churches �' 10-` 0 `,.Tischer wilding 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, i ent esident GMW/vt T H E C I T Y O F DUBUQUE Mr. Wayne A. Norman General Chairman Five Flags Civic Center Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Dear Wayne: e 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 FRA/dl 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 RJG:blh � r,ORP,q e � * * Dubuque Detachment 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" T P E C I T Y 0 i FpCFr;I.o„ r °� DU13CUW' �UI'J x �-� � �� RI C HA R D J. SLATTERY 0 DIRECTOR r DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION BUNKER HILL 0 UUBUgUE. IOWA 52001 To `0 MMIIR ITY 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. PF:kd Sincerely, Paul r9 elt Chariman Playground and Recreation Commission AFFILIATED WITH IOWA PARK AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION ORGANIZATION • E D U O A T I O N 0 LEGISLATION �O�RAr�ON O Q w t r 8 o`i1 a t ;5 AFL-CIO A 8no � Ot 7 Dubuque Tederation of Labor ROBERT RUNDE, President Affiliated with North Cascade Road Iowa state Federation of Labor A. F. of L. . C. I. o. 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. law Sincerely, Robert W. Runde President Dubuque Federation of Labor • VVE WLLL LIP onF anolfiE%" I UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQ6E 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. W FP:bhm Sincerely, Walter F. Peterson