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Boston Coffee

Does MPHS have photographs: Yes

Address: Originally 4 Northwest Highway, later moved to 117 S. Emerson

Is building standing: Yes

What is at site: Empty

When was business founded: 1992

Is business still operating: No

If no, when did it close: 2003

Who owned business: Fred and Chris Adams

Interesting stories, facts, history:

Boston Coffee was named because of Fred Adams’ love of the TV show Cheers and his desire to make a coffee shop where people could gather and all the regulars would “know your name.” The shop was a landmark in downtown Mount Prospect for over a decade and in that time Fred and Chris did learn just about everyone’s name. For years, Boston Coffee roasted their own beans in house and brewed millions of cups of coffee. With more national chain coffee shops opening in the downtown and Fred and Chris having different plans, the shop closed in the spring of 2003. In the weeks before it closed, the regular customers came in and wrote down their memories, thanks and best wishes for Fred and Chris in a small book. A copy of this book is on file at the Mount Prospect Historical Society.

Baldini’s Barber Shop


Does MPHS have photographs:  Yes

Address:  Originally 30 Busse, moved to 2 Pine

Is building standing: Yes

What is at site: Original site is a hair salon

When was business founded:  Circa 1924

Is business still operating: No

Who owned business: Lou Baldini

Interesting stories, facts, history:

In 1922 Adolph Wille, the owner and operator of Wille’s Tavern, was granted the first barber’s license in Mount Prospect. He put a barber’s chair in a small back room of the tavern and began offering hair cuts. Soon after, he found the business was doing well and needed more space. He built a small shop next to the saloon and brought in a professional barber, Lou Baldini. Soon, Baldini was an institution in town. He was in business into the 1960s and saw many changes in hair styles in his time.

3rd Annual History Crawl

We are excited to announce that the Mount Prospect Historical Society will be hosting the Third Annual Mount Prospect History crawl on August 10th, 2012 from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.! This now-yearly tradition will feature historic Prospect Avenue in a celebration of food, fun and frivolity for the entire community. As in years before, the event will feature characters and stories from across the wealth of Mount Prospect’s past, games, activities, live musical entertainment and giveaways for residents and visitors alike.

Order your tickets here!

Also as in years before, we would like to involve the entire Mount Prospect community in the celebration of our history. Because we anticipate a large turnout and the potential to reach many new customers in one night, we wanted to make sure our local businesses knew of opportunities available for sponsorship of this fantastic event! They include:

EVENT SPONSORSHIP:
For $1000, businesses and organizations may be an “Event Sponsor.” Benefits of this sponsorship include: a logo or name featured prominently on our event banner and applicable signage, a large logo or name on the event tee shirt, unique branded and promotional marketing items, and a logo or name on all printed materials handed to event participants (tickets, brochures, maps and punch card).

T-SHIRT SPONSORSHIP:
For $500, businesses and organizations may be a “T-Shirt Sponsor.” Benefits of this sponsorship include: a large logo or name featured prominently on our event tee shirt and a logo or name on all printed materials handed to event participants.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORSHIP:
For $300, business and organizations may be a ‘Live Entertainment Sponsor” for one of our live musical acts. Benefits of this sponsorship include a logo or name featured prominently alongside the live acts as well as personal acknowledgement by our musicians.

PRINT MATERIALS SPONSORSHIP:
For $100, businesses and organizations may sponsor our print materials. Benefits of this sponsorship include an organizational name or logo on materials handed to event participants.

As always, we want and encourage any ideas you have for your business or for the overall event.
We welcome suggestions on custom sponsorship plans that benefit you!

CONTACT MPHS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
GREG PEERBOLTE TO SECURE YOUR SPONSORSHIP:
(847) 392-9006 / gtpeerbolte@mtphistory.org

**Promotional Deadline-June 29th**