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Hiking Through History
-1985
Copies of this booklet areavailable at the Des PlainesHistorical Society, 789
Pearson St.
 
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CITY OF DES PLANET
1979
Hike Co-SponsorsDes Plaines Historical SocietyDonald S. Johnson, Museum director789 Pearson St., Des Plaines, Il. 60016Boy Scout Troop 6Trinity Lutheran ChurchKarl Lindahl, Hike manager8705 Sunset Rd., Niles, II. 60648First Congregational Church United Church of ChristRev. David P. Lasser766 Graceland Ave. Des Plaines, II. 60016Groups interested in taking this historical hikeshould contact either Donald Johnson at 391-5399or Karl Lindahl at 692-2065 for particulars.Individuals may pick up maps and hike detailsfrom the Des Plaines Police Dept. front deskat any time. Patches are $2.50 each.
 
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Dear Hiker:
As a
community,
Des Plaines has
been
blessed with a fascinating and undeniablyunique
history.
In commemoration of
Des
Plaines'
Ses-
quicentennial
year, the
Des
Plaines Histor-ical Society, City o f Des Plaines, and
the
Des Plaines Sesquicentennial Commission havecombined efforts to produce this exciting
booklet;
"Hiking Through History".
By walking the three hikes describedwithin this booklet;
students, senior citi-zens, scout groups,
and individuals
can
now
leisurely
explore Des Plaines' rich and varied
heritage.
We
sincerely hope you enjoy your,
journey
of
discovery through Des Plaines'
past.
Good
hiking!
Donald
S. Johnson
Director, Des Plaines
HistoricalMuseum
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