Des Plaines flag

On August 27, 1960, at the 125 Anniversary Ball at the O'Hare Inn, the new Flag of the City of Des Plaines was officially presented and adopted.

Designed by Arthur R. Wetter, 901 E. Villa Drive, Des Plaines, the design and color combinations were selected by a board of judges as best portraying the story of Des Plaines. Based on this decision, Mr. Wetter's design for the official Flag for the City of Des Plaines won first prize in the 125th Anniversary Flag Contest.

INTERPRETATION OF FLAG OF CITY OF DES PLAINES

• Center Circle In Gold....Unity of churches, schools, industry and residential areas to form a complete commu- nity of high standards.
• American Eagle Over Map of Illinois....National symbol of strength, grace and keenness of vision.
• "Dignity, Decency, Determination".... Words appropriate of the past and suitable as goals of high ideals for the future.
• 1835....Our founding date.
• "City of Des Plaines, Illinois"....Specific identity.
• Small Gold Star on Map of Illinois....Specific geographic location.
• Two Large Gold Stars In Upper Corners...One for recognition of past citizens and their contribution in development of Des Plaines. The other for citizens of the future who will determine the destiny of Des Plaines.
• Panel Across Bottom of Flag in Green....Indicative of the fertile green fields and flowing river which induced the first pioneer settlers to establish their homes here.
• Large 'Des Plaines' on Green Field....A name proudly displayed so it can be easily identified wherever this Flag is on view.

Transcribed from the Sesquicentennial booklet.