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Si �'��( 4 �. t � -.: I i, tltltll • I I IILYI: O 1 . N Z OV` As% T . e ➢.i a. -77711, H_ V Y V y 3 3 2I .L S ZI y c H y H fl O 3 W } Y Y i Y d vaa k �tr 7I _1 r i 73 C7 r =1 I- cm z ®73 cm a - ® - -. 3 2 2, M y 3 I n W V O G � � I Nz I U y `v r � a5 a ]� k7 U 'fY �a � i Zvi Z�l J14 T X E C I T Y O F ,ACIT e L P DUBUQUE n�f CJ '� 00MMUNITI 114 February 22, 1973 My dear friends: OFFICE PHONE 588.4608 770 FISCHER BUILDING JOSEPH J. BITTER, MAYOR 0 U 5 0 0 0 E. 1 0 W A 5 2 0 0 1 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 anv places West of the Mississippi River, can claim: a link in - the chain of events associated with the American Revolutlonar7 t1dar period. We have by the use of representative slides and the p-)aers to which this lector is attached, presented ti;e Dubuquele.ad S,.orV and its connection 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 permanent salute to the occasion of. the 200th Anniversary of the birth of this nation. Your support, endorsement and participation in the Five Flags Centor is warranted and is solicited. We in turn will pledge our cocperation to assure that all people who visit and use the facilities will find in the Five i'lag:: Conte. meaning and involvement during the biccn.tennia'_ year ar:d i.n ti.e years to follow. ly yours , seph J. Bit;:er ayor Enclosures R//���jj� yp�; [r+ /e(�}�V` VF CIVIC f'%� ,� �{r% ¢y'.tj`/, 1�11� 0 ,I I jl3 r t ( Ij ` T CI Y� EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Robert J. Dyer George A. Frcand Donald B. Grau i .`mil ,,,X,,, ����' ��"JJii L`.Jj '^W .�:]'] Ate, w Frnnk T. Hardie Mrs. F. Banlamin Merritt Wayne A. Norrnon Robert W. Randa LaVerne 1. Schiltz Richard 1, Slattery Gant M. Wittenberg William Woodward 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 tohave 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,�/`�^J Wayne Norman Chairman Five Flags Executive Committee 256 West Tenth e Dubuque, Iowa 52001.. 582-7224 IN t -- DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE :'. 607 FISCHER BUILDING DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001 -� PHONE 819 580-8246 February 23, 1973 t ACCREDITED CHAMBER OF COMMERCE c.w u. o co a.ce - 'r er r.e u ono s .rs 1 � Dr. Robert L. Myers, County Chairman Dubuque County American Revolution t' 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. �t 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 r 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 you-fs, C/ "A Leo A. McCarthy, P esi e Dubuque Area Climber of Commerce LAM:msw MURRAY GOODMAN PROGRAM DIRECTOR Ok]J1 1IICCIC�IIl ��Ct10C11tt011 �icelltell ilial C011111li-eei 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 isIhoped that some sources for funding will become available so that we can be of real help to you. RWD:KR'r:MG:mir Cordiplly yours, Robert W. Dillon Chairman Kenneth R. Fulk Sect etary KENT HILLERY. O. D. R. L. MYERS. O. D. S. TABAK. O.D.. F.A.A.O. "�� .v..w.... February 23, 1973 805 CENTRAL AVENUE / DUBUQUE. IOWA 52001 / 588.2093 Mr. Wayne Norman Chairman Dubuque Five Flags Civic Center Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Dear Mr. Norman: The Dubuque County Chapter of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission heartly endorses the selection of the Five Flags Civic Center for the project of the Dubuque Bicentennial Commission. Cordially, Ro ert L. Myers, O. D. Chairman Dubuque County Chapter CD o �a F,j E,T-.j ad -? n .LG L-zr c d o E m 4 ` y 4 fEJ. rOE`1'2G�V2 :iG 'Fn-�Tm OIL i'p u.�Ecc Sac:�cA _- r J- - :c � E �_ �. V _ V t' 4l E c?0Oi y _ uq u 6y ,.y:iVCUt! 9 i_G• Gp n� 27 wM� ' •� '� _ f _ -• i O .. 'O v � . ` a ' L . L � o -0 J _ � � - c C J n.:J o V q vl H H � {n ti 4,di9d Esc 8r 2!+4~ E Ev Ali -6 3 `n aa.y n 41 t_`. .,. s� E ..fS g44 VU THE STATE HISTORICAL SociETY or IOWA IOWA CITY, IOWA OFFICE OF THE SDPERINPENDENT WILLIAM J. PETEIISEN PREPARED BY WILLIAM J. PETERSEN.. SUPERINTENDENT MMTUS, STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IO'WA 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 f r-trading s CPA&- �. communitydthat had been founded by Pierre Lades Ligueste in 1761,, Warned of the 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 loss; his life in the cause of American Independence. The successful defense of St. Louis was heartwarning 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 -tracing entrepot. And had they done so, the exploits of George Rogers Clark might well have been in vain, the treaty of r182 might well have fixed the western boundary of the forth -coiling American Republic along the Allegheny THE STATE IIISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOIVA IOWA CITY, IOWA 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 1. 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 iiheritus State Historical Society of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Unitcd States Dcpartmcnt of the 111tcrior NATIONAT. VARh SI:RVICIi The Director of the Maticnal Dark 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 Actof1966, 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 Na±ional P- eks Ccnt--iia! ?r; 2_,n72 ENTRIES IN TIM NATIONAL REGISTER STATE IOWA Date Entered Cfl'd 1 ��. i+wrc Name Orpheum Theatre and Site Location Dubuque Dubuque County E 4+a t•'..'.i`t s..C+i iga:6 iiJ t.. IS e�I.c Also Notified lion. Jack R. Miller Hon. Harold E. Hughes Hon. John C. Culver y DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL BUREAU -I 601 FISCHER BUILDING - DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001 . 319588.1493 I 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 Qity. 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 Robert E. Dorothy MANAGER RED/sh MEMBER: AMERICAN INDU TRIAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL a GREAT LAK:S 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 tom: UBUQUE UNTY IR j('SSOCIATION OFFICE LOCATED AT MAIN & SHIELDS STREET POST OFFICE BOX 194; DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001 (319) 588.1406 February 7,1973 Dr. Robert L J"dyers 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 F em 'e sh—Secretary D'3BUQUELANDS ENTERTAINMENT CENTER " ... A Service To Your Commutdty ... " POST OFFICE BOX 1161 DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001 i2[Ii�IT� List IIs Ir- Bicentennial Commission Dr. Robert L. Myers 805 Central Avenue Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Dear Dr. Myers: 701 LOCUST STREET TEL. 1.319- 533.0306 141 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 I Vi`E SERVE THOSE WHO SERVED NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES U (FOUNDED 1902)6LIV11iax G¢rot of fiu Ckavy WASHINGTON, D. C. DUBUQUE COUNCIL ous rouxtsr: U.S.S. °ueu°us 1220 FINLEY writs• .ea rutum DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001 TELEPHONE: Res: 583.6790 President MR. LEO MARTIN 2701 RHOMBERG Vice President MR. DONALD C. MEYER 1726 OVERVIEW COURT January 24, 1973 Secretary MR. PAUL ROSSITER 1220 FINLEY Treasurer MR. HENRY J. POHLMAN 804dge HEKAdvocate Dr. Robert Myers, Count Chairman y y Judge Advocate cats MR. WILLIAM T. CONNERY � 5 Flages Center 973 MAIN BOX 1193 ' Chaplain Dubuque, IA 52001 REV, PETE S. LAWDIS ST. ELIAS THE PROPHET GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH ' 1075 ROCKDALE ROAD Liaison Officer MR. THOMAS S. BUTLER - Dear Sir: 2422 UNIVERSITY At the .anuary monthly meeting of the Navy DIRECTORS League, a motion was passed endorsing the 5 Flags Center as the American Revolution James J. Ashland Bicentennial project for Dubuque and that _ Arnold A. Caitham the Navy League will contribute to the pro - William A. Clark Jack Crane ject in the form of presentations in the Harold L. Doty Multi -media Center. Myron Fiedler Joseph W. Guilford . Delbert J. Hayford The Navy League will furnish time and talent Kenneth Hazlet ,9.D Victorr V. Hellin to help the American Revolution Bicentennial Michael P. Hogan Committe provide the fullest use of the 5 Flags Syd Haudenshield Maurice E. Humke Center in this praiseworthy project. Allen A. Jones James J. Keane Wayne R. Lighthart Percy N. Lucas Ralph E. Lytle, DDS Leo F. McLaughlin .Slnce ely Cy Meitl Donald C. Meyer Vince C. Miller Donald J. Mueller Robert L. Myers, OD James A. O'Brien, DDS Vince C. Miller Clarence T. O'Dowd Secretary y 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 Control of the Seas is essential to our survival as a Nation 1 BOY SCOUTS OF IAMERICA NORTHEAST IOWA COUNCIL NO, 178 1298 DODGE STREET --TELEPHONE (319) 556.4343 DUBUQUE, 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 4-1-, 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, i John W. Barker Scout Executive <Wednesday January 17,1973 JWB:h c itm-�; ��mal 'Liciti-,7 81coa ccoftn.cs� time. 825Y2 IOWA STREET Phone 319/ 583-9169 Dr. Robert Meyers 805 Central Avenue Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Dear Dr. Meyers, RE: "Five Flags Civic Center" DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001 (United Fund Member Agency) February 1, 1973 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, /1, ArExecutive oanM.Geisler Director JG/eo C-{ R L S �C O U p { N G ! to know ... to care ... to be involveC KIWANIS 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. Roo President ll// Rotary Club of Dubuque POTAFY 1 T'it�AT,rP Dubuque, Iowa 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 DUBLIQUE 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 Di-Centenial Combittee. Dubuque '+Board of Realtors BY_ l .l A. E. Cooper - S rotary Zia 5M'661 L 4® ,� �, 9 5�© � `� �®ms et 8 fi1Qi1aUx 40 Voiture 'Locate 632 8 DUBUQUE, IOWA Feb, 15, 1973 American Revolution Bi-Centennial Commission c% Dr, Robert VVers Box 1193 Dubuque, Iowa Dear Sir: At a regularity convened Promenade of Dubuque Voiture 632 du Iowa, la Societe Des Quarante F.ormnes et Huit Chevaux., a Notion was offered and duly passed., that the Local Voiture of the 4G et 8, support a proposal., that the "Five Flags Civic Centery's 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 4G et 8 XAVIER HOSPITAL Davis Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone 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 + INTELLIGENCE MEETINGS b✓EDNESDAY, I2:I5 P. M. Dr. Robert L. Meyers Optometry Center 805 Central Avenue Dubuque, Iowa Dear Dr. Meyers: JU[0"j\� k , qii OVR +NATIONS • SAFETY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "The World's Largest Ser{'Ice 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 to, igat _ DUBUQUE, IOWA CRO Taupe l ound of Churches 10-1 Ischer Tui[ding TAuque, 91owa 52001 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. yours, )Gent M. 'Nittenberg President GMW/vt T H E C I T Y O F ,AC[T B F Y OL Y R I C H A R D J. K R A N E R x c F T SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS n w �Cr Tee 22 E 1 L I N CO L N A VE N U E p 000UOUE. 10 WA 52001 COMMUNITY E`, A flEA CODE 319-333-1349 February 20, 1973 Mr. Wayne A. Norman General Chairman Five Flags Civic Center Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Dear Wayne: 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, Frederi/cjpe 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 t GORPB * * Dubuque Detachment R1-%0 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE INCORPORATIO BY ACT OF CONOR965 DUBUQUE, IOWA FROM THE OFFICE OF Laurence Sloman Commandant P R O C L A M A T I O N 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 Yi MARINE" T N E C I T Y O F DUBUQUE DEPARTMENT O: RECREATION R I C H A R D J. SLATTERY • DIRECTOR BUNKER HILL • D U B U O U E. IOWA 5 2 0 0 1 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 Y elt Charrman Playground and Recreation Commission AFFILIATED WITH IOWA PARK AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK PSSOCIATION Oft O A N I Z AT ION 0 E D U O A T I O N O LEGISLATION �0R^pII0N 0 W t I M otii �`t• AFL-CIO 9nQ 00 .Dubuque 1,eC7eratlolz of Labor RORERT RUNDE, President Affiliated With North Cascade Road Iowa state Federation of Labor A. F. of L.. C. i. o. Phone 556-6812 WALTER PARR, Rec. Secy. 31eet.c Second and Fourth Monday 2279 Evergreen Drive 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: Dubuque, Iowa 52001 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 majpr 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 ��X/� t W. Runde President Dubuque Federation of Labor t ^ (11/E Will LIP one anotfzez" UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS • THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001 • TELEPHONE: (319) 557.2121 WMw F. P.1.non P,.,id.nl 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. Sincerely, Walter F. Peterson