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The Royal George Theater is part of the Downtown Theater District in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago. Known for their off-Broadway and pre Broadway productions, the Royal George is part of a circuit of theaters that includes the famous Apollo Theater.

The Lincoln Park area of Chicago was first settled in 1820 and Eastern European immigrants moved into the area throughout the 19^th century as it developed. In the 1920s and 1930s the area had a significant mob presence until the ending of Prohibition, and in the 1960s the Civil Rights Movement rocked the community when the first Puerto Rican immigrants moved in. Today the area is a popular hub of professionals and young people and is home to zoos, theaters, parks, and museums.

Lincoln Park, Chicago. (n.d.). Retrieved October 1, 2015 from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Park,_Chicago

(2010, May 28). Lincoln Park Theater District. Retrieved from: http://www.upchicago.com/lincoln-park-theater-district

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The I heart NY logo was created in 1977 by Milton Glaser for an ad campaign created by advertising agency Wells Rich Greene. The marketing campaign was sought by then-Deputy Commissioner William S. Doyle to increase tourism in the state of New York. The campaign was a wild success. The original sketch of the logo is permanently on display at the MOMA.

The logo has become iconic in pop-culture and has been imitated in many forms around the world.

TV is an abbreviation for Television. A TV is an electronic object that transmits images and audio through a wire. The first known use of the word occurred in 1945.

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The American robin (also known as red robin) is songbird and is part of the thrush family. It is widespread across the North America . It is the state bird for Michigan, Connecticut and Wisconsin.

This button refers to the National Audubon Society, which is tasked with conserving and restoring natural ecosystems. It was established in 1896 in Massachusetts. However, it only existed in individual states in its first few years. It wasn’t until 1901 did the other state-level societies combine into a loose national organization, that later cemented into a national society. Many laws have been passed and several acts ratified because of the work of the National Audubon Society.  The Society’s primary goal is protecting birds, but it also works towards protecting the rest of nature. The National Audubon Society is still around today and continues its mission

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The phrase on the button is popular among advocates of organ donation. Organ donation consists of the giving of tissues or organs by a living or dead person to a recipient who needs the transplant. Around the world, hundreds of thousands of people await donations. To catch up to the number of donations needed, some countries like Austria and Spain have passed legislation that makes the entire population into potential donors, unless they choose to opt-out. Organ donation in the United States can be done only with the permission of the patient or their family, causing the list of people awaiting donations to grow longer, prompting activists to encourage people to donate their organs.

Organ Donation. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2015 from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organ_donation

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American Pepsin Gum Company provided a give-away button that was part of a collectible set. Many gum manufactures in the late 1800s used pepsin powder in their chewing gum and marketed it as a way to aid indigestion. Pepsin was thought to settle stomach issues and help people with digestive concerns. Pink Carnations are sometimes believed to be a symbol of a woman/mother's pure love. 

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This button was a give-away button from American Pepsin Gum Company and was part of a collectible set. Many gum manufactures in the late 1800's used pepsin powder in their chewing gum and marketed it as a way to aid in digestion. Pepsin was thought to settle stomach issues and help people with digestive concerns.

The tulip is a classic flower that has been in cultivation since the 13th century.  In the 1600's, the tulip's popularity flourished when Turkish traders introduced the flower to the Dutch.  In the 17th century, tulip bulbs were commonly traded as currency. Though the tulip is sometimes seen as a flower of love, the Victorians recognized the tulip as a symbol of charity.

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This was a give-away button from American Pepsin Gum Company and was part of a collectible set. Many gum manufactures in the late 1800's used pepsin powder in their chewing gum and marketed it as a way to aid in digestion. Pepsin was thought to settle stomach issues and help people with digestive concerns.

The violets seen here allude to Christian symbolism, which are said to embody the humility and modesty of Mary. Other Christian illustrations for the violet represent spiritual wisdom and faithfulness, as seen in this particular button.  

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The Whittelsey Avian was a U.S. model of the Avro Avian plane manufactured in England. Australian pilot Bert Hinkler used a Whittelsey Avian to complete the first solo flight from England to Australia in February 1928, setting a record of 15 1/2 days.

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The Vultee V-1A, a single-engine passenger plane designed by Gerard Vultee, first flew in 1933. Though airlines bought the model, its use was greatly reduced in 1936 when the U.S. government ruled that all commercial passenger aircraft had to have multiple engines. Several private companies and pilots continued to use the plane.

In 1936, Harry Richman and Dick Merrill bought a V-1A for a planned roundtrip flight from New York to London. They had it filled with thousands of ping-pong balls to help it float in case of a water landing. They landed in Wales, went on to London, and on the return flight had to make an emergency landing in Newfoundland before flying on to New York a week later.

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Curtiss based their R3C and R3C-2 models on the U.S. Navy's F3C fighter. In the 1920s, the U.S. Navy and Army acquired planes from the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company specifically to race against civilian planes in national and international air races. One of the most noted was the Schneider Trophy, an international competition.