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Scope and Contents note File contains materials related to the Olympic Torch Celebration in January 2002. File inlcudes a map of the route and the details of the event.

Scope and Contents note File fontains two folders related to Renaissance Place. Folder 1 contains photographs, a mailing from Renaissance Place, and a directory of stores. Folder 2 contains photographs of the property.

Scope and Contents note File contains materials related to Sparkling Springs water. Materials include: a wall calendar from 1939 that includes an advertisement for Sparkling Spring, a photograph of the Tillmans, a history of Sparkling Springs water as well as its health benefits, economy and convenience, natural water vs. purified water, and pure enjoyment, and a photograph of Sparkling Springs water float during a parade.

Scope and Contents note File contains material related to the Symphony of Many Cultures event. Materials include: "Record of the Proceedings," "A Record of Highland Park: A Symphony of Many Cultures," advertisement for the street fair September 24, 1978, minutes for the Operating Committee meeting July 25, 1978, correspondence, and newsletters.

Scope and Contents note File includes a program to the dinner honoring Frederick H. Mueller Friday, Jun 17, 1960, sponsored by the Highland Park Women's Republican Club.

Correspondence regarding local sports accomplishments of Charles Frederick (Charlie) Ropiequet, Joel HIrsch and Bridget Venturi. Includes article, "Joel HIrsch : 1999 Inductee Illinois PGA Hall of Fame." Handwitten letter written by Jeanne Ropiquet to Fred Orkin, president of the Highland Park Historical Society, regarding the gymnastics achievements of her son, Frederick Charles (Charlie) Ropiequet, 1967-1974.

File contains materials related to Krenn and Dato construction firm. Materials include: a brief history of Krenn and Dato, a pamphlet about the Highland Park Addition, a list of homes of note, Marquette Highland First Subdivision, "Better Homes and Gardens" (November 1936), cards advertising the Highland Park Highlands, and a full page newspaper advertisement in the Chicago Daily Tribune for the Highland Park Gardens (September 21, 1925).

Scope and Contents note File contains materials related to ravines. Materials include: "Planting in Ravines" a pamphlet that includes a "list of recommended species for restoration and other planting in ravines," and "Living in a Ravine and Lakefront Community: A homeowners guide to managing and protecting the unique geology, ecology, and other natural features of ravine and bluff environs." Bothpamphlets were prepared by the Lakefront Task Force.