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1. 2011.22.820 - Poster

   Poster, 11" x 17", paper, goldenrod color, printed in brown ink- illustration of western storefront saloon and words, "Golden Nugget Follies '82, May 7-8, Hemmens, Elgin Junior Service Board...", Back- Plain. The Elgin Junior Service Board celebrated its 50 years of service by hosting a follies in 1982. The Rotary Club of Bartlett's then president Pete FioRito was one of the candidates for the title of "Gold Star Sheriff." Votes cost 5 cents! ...

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2. 2011.22.822 - Poster

   Poster, 11" w x 14" h, cardboard, cream, Front- printed in blue- "1 + 1+ 1 = 20. 1-Tiknis-4Yrs., 1-Faber-8 Yrs., 1- Jacobson -8 Yrs., Re-elect 20 years of Experience and Service Tuesday April 18th, vote for the Incumbents", Back- written in ink- "Fund Lange Putz Ba O'Conner(?) On April 18, 1967, Bartlett residents went to the polls to elect their village trustees. Three incumbents, William Tiknis, Jerome Faber and Ernest Jacobson joined togeth...

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3. 2011.22.91 - Statute

   Statute, Ordinance 74-50, 8 1/2" w x 14" l, paper, three pages, Page 1- "Whereas, the Corporate authorities have determined that it is in the public interest to consider the preservation of the Bartlett Hills Country Club as an open greenspace area for the enjoyment of future generations of the Village of Bartlett,...", a Bartlett Hills Preservation Commission was established with the approval of this ordinance on December 17, 1974. This seven se...

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4. 2011.24.1 - Nametag

   Nametag, foil, 3 1/4" x 2", dark green bottom with goldtone on top, imprinted in green - "Municipal Building Dedication," in goldtone- "Bartlett, ILL., May 26, 1968." Opening for name of wearer, printed in black - "George Wendler, Former Village Trustee" Pin on back. Name tag worn by lifelong Bartlett resident and former Village Trustee George Wendler (1901-1986) to dedication ceremony of new Village Hall on May 26, 1968.

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5. 2011.24.10 - Thermometer

   Thermometer, cardboard and glass, 9 1/2" x 71/4", nine business advertisements on front. Businesses include Bartlett State Bank, Aide Lawn & Garden Center, Lu's Quick Clean Center,Bowlway Lanes, Van's Standard Service, Ames Real Estate-Insurance, Lange Sheet Metal, Smitty's Lawnmower Shop, Bartlett Implement Co. Thermometer broken.

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6. 2011.24.12 - Card, greeting

   Card, greeting, 4 1/4" x 9" opened, paper, Front- printed in black, "The Season's Greeting," color illustration of house facade in snow with wreath in window, silvertone accents, scallopped border, Inside- printed in black is Christmas message, Back- written in ink is short note from Thomas Hunter of Florida. This card is front the estate of lifelong Bartlett resident the late Pearl Hoth Gates. It was possibly sent to her family in 1939.

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7. 2011.24.3 - Pin, Promotional

   Pin, 2 1/4" diameter, paper, white background printed in red - "Bartlett Memorial Festival. 1776-1976, American Revolution Bicentennial", in center is a illustration of a cannon in blue. Pin back. Created for Bartlett's Memorial Day festival, the Village's kick off event for the nation's Bicentennial in 1976

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8. 2011.24.40 - Card, Greeting

   Card, greeting, 5"w x 5"l folded, quarter fold card, Front- blue ribbon around heart surrounded by pink flowers with arrow through the heart. printed in black,, "To My Valentine" Inside- verse, in ink "Marie" Though the origins of Valentine's Day can be traced back to ancient Roman, the sending of cards began in the 18th century. The museum has a wonderful collection of valentine cards that date back to the late 1800s. This card, manufacture...

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9. 2011.24.5 - Bank, Toy

   Bank, toy, plastic, 5" from tail to nose, 2 3/4" tall to top of hat, 1 1/2" wide, blue, slot on back for money. Pig is wearing hat molded into the plastic. Printed in black on side- "This little piggy goes to HANOVER-WAYNE Saving & Loan Association of Bartlett, Ill." Hanover-Wayne Savings and Loan was once located at 140 S. Hickory Avenue and was Bartlett's second financial institution.

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10. 2011.24.54 - Card, Greeting

    Card, greeting, 4"w x 4" l folded, die-cut, Front- heart with boy and girl, printed in white, "A hearty greeting for my Valentine", Inside- verse. signed in pen, "From Frank"

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11. 2011.24.6 - Notebook

    Notebook, vinyl, 6 1/4" x 5 1/2", carmel color, on cover is printed in white- ,"A Dependable Place to Trade, Wright's at Bartlett, Fuel-Lumber-Feed, Tennyson 7-2261-Bartlett, Ill." and illustration of its office. When opened on left side is a three year calendar from 1957 - 1959. aqua color pencil in spine, right side is note paper, some sheets used. Wright's was once located at the eastern end of Bartlett Avenue.

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12. 2011.24.64 - Poster

    Poster, 11" w x 17" l, cardboard, goldenrod, Front- printed in red, "Bartlett Vol. Fire Dept....Rides - Concessions", two slots that maybe held tear off information. Back- plain Ask any longtime Bartlett resident what was the most anticipated annual summer event and they will tell you the Firemen’s Festival in Bartlett Park. The extremely popular and successful fundraiser for the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department began in 1938 and ended in 19...

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13. 2011.24.7 - Bank

    Bank, metal, 3 1/2" wide, 2 1/4" tall, 2" at widest point, oval shaped, personal savings bank with handle. Lock on bottom opens with key. Key whereabouts unknown. Slot in front to put money in. Oval disc attached says, "Bartlett State Bank, Bartlett, ILL." . Bottom- stamped in metal, "White Brass Casting Co., MFRS., Home Banks, Pat. 1286653" 102850, U.S.A, Chicago, ILL." Prior to the Bartlett State Bank opening in 1910, where did Bartlett res...

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14. 2011.24.9 - Tag, Identification

    Tag, identification, 1 1/2" h x 1" w, metal, Front-small hole at top, engraved "Dog Tax 23 1923 Bartlett 6, Back- nothing On April 15, 1895, the Village Board approved Ordinance #48 concerning dogs. One section stated that an annual license of $1 would be required for every dog within the Bartlett corporate limits. In today’s money that is equivalent to about $26. Each May it was the duty of the street commissioner to compile a list of dogs an...

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15. 2011.25.1 - Holder, drink

    Holder, drink, 6" x 3 1/4", gray foam with blue plastic rim, holds can drink or cup, Metra logo and image of downtown Chicago skyline with two Metra engines. Reverse side reads, "Watch that second track!", "Look, Listen and Live!," and "Stand behind the yellow line!" Metra has been the provider of commuter rail service in the Chicago area, including Bartlett, since 1984. Metra is short for "Metropolitan Rail." This drink holder was a promotion...

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16. 2011.27.7 - Timetable

    Timetable, 13"l x 61/4"h unfolded, flat, paper, light green. Front, when folded- printed in black "Effective June 1, 1967, Suburban Service West...", illustrated of a commuter train coaches, Milwaukee Road logo, printed on two sides are the eastbound and westbound train schedule from Chicago to Elgin and all stops in between, ticket rates listed and other information concerning rail travel on the Milwaukee Road. In 1967, a one way ticket to Ch...

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17. 2011.32.1 - Painting

    Painting, 19 1/2" h x 25 1/2"w, framed, color, train engine with passenger cars on train track, brown background gives appearance of movement and speed, appears that front of engine artwork has been "cut in" to allow customization for name of engine. On right is signature of artist "N. J. Zullo" Framed illustration of the Village of Bartlett engine. Built by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors beginning in 1973 and completed in 1974....

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18. 2011.4.4 - Announcement

    Announcement, 7 1/2" w x 5" h framed, circle hook on top and bottom, glass (cracked), Front- paper announcement states, "Notice of Change in Collections by Village Treasurer...Henry Hothan, Village Treasurer" Today, Bartlett Village Hall has set hours of operation for the variety of business that transpires within. But that was not always the case. It wasn't until July 1962, when an employee was hired to work at the hall from 9:00 a.m. to 3:0...

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19. 2011.5.1 - Mirror

    Mirror, 9 1/4" x 8 1/4", mirror with calendar, on front is girl wearing red dress sitting on a table talking on phone, at top right is thermometer (not working), on lower left is a sticker that says, "Meet Me at Bob's Place, Phones Bartlett 3021 and 2351, Bartlett Illinois," on back is small 1940 calendar that can hang down and be displayed in front. Bob's Place was once located on the southwest corner of Oak Avenue and Lake Street. It was a r...

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20. 2011.5.3 - Postcard

    Postcard, sepia, 3 1/2" x 5", trees surrounding a house, sidewalk and dirt road are visible. On front printed in black- "A View in Bartlett, Illinois" and "40504." Back of postcard is unused. Printed on back- "Genuine photograph, C.R. Childs photographer, Postcard, Chicago" Most likely northwest corner of Oak and Oneida Avenues looking west. Note chicken wandering loose a left side. Two unknown girls stand outside home.

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