Old Town Triangle Association records

Collection

Identifier: MSS0028

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Old Town Triangle Association records consist of governing and financial documentation, meeting minutes, correspondence, memoranda, reports, newsletters, pamphlets and newspaper clippings related to or issued by the Old Town Triangle Association. The collection also includes files documenting the process of becoming a nationally registered historic district.

Dates

1927-2006
Majority of material found within 1960-2001

Creator

Old Town Triangle Association (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Biographical / Historical

The Old Town Triangle Association was established in 1948 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization devoted to residents who lived in the area of the City of Chicago bounded by North Avenue, Clark Street, and Ogden Avenue. This area is referred to as the "Triangle." The Triangle became a Chicago landmark area in 1977 and a nationally registered landmark area in 1984.

Extent

5.5 Linear Feet (20 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection is organized into eight series: 1. Publications; 2. Administration; 3. Financial; 4. Committee Files; 5. Old Town Art Fair; 6. Urban Renewal; 7. Memorabilia; 8. Oversized Materials. Series 2, Administration, is further divided into subseries: 2.1. General Administrative; 2.2. Board of Directors. The majority of the materials in this collection are arranged chronologically, or by topic and then chronologically.