Mount Prospect Historical Society

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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**

Arlington Club Beverage Company

Does MPHS have photographs: Yes

Address: Originally, 110-112 W. Fremont in Arlington Heights, moved in 1964 to 1326 W. Central Road

Is building standing: Yes

What is at site: The Art Studio at Melas Park (opened in 1997)

When was business founded: 1872

Is business still operating: No

If no, when did it close: 1991

Who owned business:  Frederick W. Muller, later sons Henry and William. Sold to Harvey Lutz and Louis Stiglich in March 1960. Sold to Dick Vandenbark in 1985

Interesting stories, facts, history:

Arlington Beverage Company produced sodas and flavored drinks in the Northwest suburbs for over a century. Bottles of cream soda or the black cherry soda will bring back memories to every one who grew up in the area before the 1980s. The Arlington Beverage Company also ran the “Pop Shop” a local landmark. Started in Arlington Heights, the factory was originally in the ground floor of Frederick Muller’s house and the bottled beverages were delivered by horse and wagon. Over time the company grew and made its founder both wealthy and well known. Two of the homes he built are now on the National Register of Historic Places and are the home of the Arlington Heights Historical Society. Over the years, competition from national brands with massive advertising budgets and economies of scale, made it a less and less attractive business and the Pop Shop closed in 1991.

Dr. Alfred Wolfarth

Does MPHS have photographs: Misc. Images

Address in Mount Prospect: 113 W. Prospect

Birth Date: Circa 1899

Death Date:

Marriage
Date:

Spouse: Caroline

Children: Robert (maybe others)

Interesting information on life, career, accomplishments

Dr. Wolfarth was the second doctor in Mount Prospect. His first office was in the Busse Building in Busse Ave, directly above Busse-Biermann Hardware. Working with Dr. Louise Koester, the only other doctor in Mount Prospect, a small hospital was set up for car accidents and emergencies. Dr. Wolfarth supplemented his local business by also being the physician on call for the Mount Prospect Fire Department and the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. During World War II, Dr. Wolfarth left Mount Prospect and served as a doctor at an evacuation hospital for troops of General George Patton. In 1957, he and his wife, son and family friend decided to sail across the Atlantic on a 43 foot boat. They sailed from Germany to New York and then up the Hudson and the Erie Canal to the great lakes and Chicago. This traced the path that many settlers in Mount Prospect would have taken. None of the four people on the boat had extensive experience sailing, so this was a pretty brave trip. It took them four months and 8,000 miles.