The Ornaments of the Central Business District

in Downtown Arlington Heights, Illinois

Beginning Friday, November 16th and lasting through the Holiday Season, 31 business owners of the Central Business District Association have planned a special season long ‘visual feast’ & contest for the residents of Arlington Heights and surrounding communities.

Giant ‘Paper Mache’ Ornaments, each individually created, will adorn the windows of the businesses listed below. Everyone 18 years old and over are eligible to play the "Seek and You Shall Find" contest and have a chance of winning a great gift from one of the participating merchants (31 prizes valued at $25 & up). Entry forms are available at these shops or Click Here to print a copy on-line so everyone can join in! To play, simply take the form and visit each shop featuring a Giant Ornament. Look for the ‘Secret Word’ on each ornament and record it under the name of the corresponding businesses listed below. Then send your entry to:

"Seek & You Shall Find Contest’’ c/o Central Business District P.O. Box 1152, Arlington Heights, Il, 60006-1152

Or-- drop it off at any participating business before Saturday, December 22nd. Important -include your name, address & telephone number. Winners will be notified after the drawing.

Now before checking all the photos of the ornaments below, you may want to view some of the pictures taken prior to their completion and some of the creativity involved at one of the training classes... Just   Click here.

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New photos will be added as each of them becomes available and there are currently three pages for more convenient viewing. To go to the next page, click on the "Page Number" link found at the bottom of this and each Ornament page.

Click on each "thumb-nail" photo below for an enlarged view. Thanks for visiting and enjoy!

Arlington Bicycle "Arlington Bicycle Co" is located at 45 S. Dunton. Arlington Bicycle
Arlington Cinema Cafe "Arlington Cinema Cafe" is located at 53 S. Evergreen and they sponsor two Ornaments. This one is located by their "Cinema Cafe" and the other in the main lobby!
Arlington Pack N Ship "Arlington Pack N Ship" is located at 24 S. Evergreen. Arlington Pack N Ship
Arlington Theaters "Arlington Theaters" is located at 53 S. Evergreen and they sponsor two Ornaments. This one is located in their main Lobby and the other by their "Arlington Cinema Cafe"!
Bank One "Bank One" is located at 1 N. Dunton. Bank One
Creative Ceramics"Creative Ceramics" is located at 24 E. Northwest Hwy. Shown are three views of their Ornament. The artist poses with her pride and joy in the 1st photo! Creative Ceramics Creative Ceramics
Drost & Kivlahan, Ltd. "Drost & Kivlahan, Ltd., Attorneys" is located at 11 S. Dunton Ave. Drost & Kivlahan, Ltd.
Drummer & Thumbs "Drummer & Thumbs" is located at 1 E. Campbell. Drummer & Thumbs
Earth Friendly Choices"Earth Friendly Choices" is located at 157 N. Evergreen. Shown are two views of their Ornament! Earth Friendly Choices
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