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'''Prospect Heights''' is a city in [[Cook County, Illinois|Cook County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]] and is a suburb of [[Chicago]]. The population was 16,256 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010 DP">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/1600000US1762016| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Prospect Heights city, Illinois| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=February 14, 2013}}</ref>
'''Prospect Heights''' is a city in [[Cook County, Illinois|Cook County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]] and is a suburb of [[Chicago]]. Per the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], the population was 16,058.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prospect Heights city, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1762016|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=April 15, 2022}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Prospect Heights has a total area of {{convert|4.29|sqmi|km2|2}}, of which {{convert|4.26|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 99.30%) is land and {{convert|0.03|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 0.70%) is water.<ref name="gaz2021">{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=US Census |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=Census.gov}}</ref>
Prospect Heights is located at {{coord|42|6|20|N|87|55|41|W|type:city}} (42.105576, -87.928168).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

According to the 2010 census, the city has a total area of {{convert|4.27|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|4.24|sqmi}} (or 99.30%) is land and {{convert|0.03|sqmi}} (or 0.70%) is water.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/2010_place_list_17.txt
|title=2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files for Places – Illinois
|publisher=United States Census
|accessdate=2012-10-13
}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2000= 17081
|2000= 17081
|2010= 16256
|2010= 16256
|2020= 16058
|estyear=2014
|estyear=
|estimate=16418
|estimate=
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2014">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|estref=
|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref></center>
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}}
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade.html|title=Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades|publisher=[[US Census Bureau]]|access-date=}}</ref><br /> 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2/> 2020<ref name=2020CensusP2/>
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 17,081 people, 6,379 households, and 4,433 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 4,011.1 people per square mile (1,548.1/km²). There were 6,573 housing units at an average density of 1,543.5 per square mile (595.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 77.41% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.76% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.25% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 4.37% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.05% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 13.82% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.35% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 27.58% of the population.
}}As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1762016 |access-date=2022-06-28 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> there were 16,058 people, 6,144 households, and 4,205 families residing in the city. The population density was {{Convert|3,746.62|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 6,657 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|1,553.20|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the city was 61.41% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 10.31% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.51% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.33% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 14.14% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 11.30% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 28.99% of the population.


There were 6,379 households out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.21.
There were 6,144 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.70% were married couples living together, 10.34% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.56% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.74% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 2.59.


In the city the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males.
The city's age distribution consisted of 24.0% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 29% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $55,641, and the median income for a family was $63,382. Males had a median income of $40,317 versus $32,455 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $28,200. About 3.7% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 1.4% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $72,500, and the median income for a family was $84,803. Males had a median income of $48,699 versus $27,007 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $39,534. About 6.5% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.


{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
On April 5, 2011, Nicholas "Nick" Helmer was elected Mayor of Prospect Heights with 70% of the vote.<ref>[http://triblocal.com/prospect-heights/2011/04/06/helmer-to-lead-prospect-hts-after-vole-loses-mayor-seat/]</ref> Less than thirty days after being sworn in, Mayor Helmer rehired police officers that were laid off by the prior administration.<ref>http://triblocal.com/prospect-heights/2011/05/24/prospect-hts-to-hire-back-some-laid-off-officers/</ref>
|+'''Prospect Heights city, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition'''<br><small>{{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}</small>
!Race / Ethnicity <small>(''NH = Non-Hispanic'')</small>
!Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Prospect Heights city, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/table?g=1600000US1762016&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|website=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date= }}</ref>
!Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Prospect Heights city, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US1762016&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!{{partial|Pop 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Prospect Heights city, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US1762016&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!% 2000
!% 2010
!{{partial|% 2020}}
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] alone (NH)
|11,139
|9,822
|style='background: #ffffe6; |9,210
|65.21%
|60.42%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |57.35%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] alone (NH)
|272
|181
|style='background: #ffffe6; |215
|1.59%
|1.11%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |1.34%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] alone (NH)
|18
|9
|style='background: #ffffe6; |24
|0.11%
|0.06%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.15%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH)
|746
|1,273
|style='background: #ffffe6; |1,641
|4.37%
|7.83%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |10.22%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] alone (NH)
|6
|2
|style='background: #ffffe6; |2
|0.04%
|0.01%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.01%
|-
|[[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Other race]] alone (NH)
|6
|6
|style='background: #ffffe6; |38
|0.04%
|0.04%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.24%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed race or Multiracial]] (NH)
|183
|117
|style='background: #ffffe6; |273
|1.07%
|0.72%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |1.70%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
|4,711
|4,846
|style='background: #ffffe6; |4,655
|27.58%
|29.81%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |28.99%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''17,081'''
|'''16,256'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''16,058'''
|'''100.00%'''
|'''100.00%'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%'''
|}


On April 5, 2011, Nicholas "Nick" Helmer was elected Mayor of Prospect Heights with 70% of the vote.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://triblocal.com/prospect-heights/2011/04/06/helmer-to-lead-prospect-hts-after-vole-loses-mayor-seat/ | title=Chicago Tribune: Chicago news, sports, weather, entertainment }}</ref> Less than thirty days after being sworn in, Mayor Helmer rehired police officers that were laid off by the prior administration.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://triblocal.com/prospect-heights/2011/05/24/prospect-hts-to-hire-back-some-laid-off-officers/ | title=Chicago Tribune: Chicago news, sports, weather, entertainment }}</ref>
== Education ==

==Education==
Most of Prospect Heights is served by the [[Prospect Heights School District 23]], which contains four schools:
Most of Prospect Heights is served by the [[Prospect Heights School District 23]], which contains four schools:


*Betsy Ross Elementary (K-2)
*Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary (K-1)
*Anne Sullivan Elementary (3-5)
*Betsy Ross Elementary (2-3)
*Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary (K-5)
*Anne Sullivan Elementary (4-5)
*MacArthur Middle School (6-8)
*MacArthur Middle School (6-8)


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Private education in Prospect Heights is St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Parish and St. Viator High School in [[Arlington Heights, Illinois|Arlington Heights]].
Private education in Prospect Heights is St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Parish and St. Viator High School in [[Arlington Heights, Illinois|Arlington Heights]].


== Events ==
==Transportation==
In addition to [[Pace (transit)|Pace]] buses, Prospect Heights is serviced by two [[Metra]] lines, with service to [[Chicago Union Station]] or Antioch from [[Prospect Heights (Metra station)|a station]] on the [[North Central Service]], while the [[Union Pacific / Northwest Line]] has two stations nearby.
Prospect Heights has been the site of several small plane crashes coming from [[Chicago Executive Airport|Palwaukee Airport]]. Most recently, on September 17, 2006, a small plane crashed in a back yard, injuring two passengers. Earlier that year, on January 30, a plane crashed near Camp McDonald and Wolf Road, killing four passengers including Kenneth Knudson, the founder of Sybaris Clubs International Inc.<ref>[http://www.dailyherald.com/story/print/?id=38553]</ref>

Lake Michigan Water comes to single family homes finally after over 50 years. December 2005 Bob Korvas a resident since 1984 created, organized and chaired a committee for the Lake Claire Water project (aka Lake Claire Water Association) eventually called SSA6. He worked with neighbors, residents and government agencies like the Prospect Heights Mayor (then: Rodney Pace)and City Council members. He organized residents to bring a Lake Michigan Water Main into the single family community necessitated for many reasons. Among those reasons were both economic and safety. Such as difficulty digging new wells that provide safe clean water, fire safety by adding water hydrants, eliminate hard water that quickly damages plumbing/household fixtures, ruins and/or discolors clothing and other personal property. It is unique in that it allowed for keeping both wells and Lake Michigan water use. No other single family area homes outside of the area bounded on the set within the Lake Claire and Shires subdivisions it includes old Willow Road at St Alphonsus School south along Wheeling Road, to Camp McDonald Road east 1/8th mile. The project was in budget at $2.8 Million. Other Areas have wanted to do the same but have not been able to organize their efforts in the same manner. Full records can be found through the public records at city hall and several news articles in the archives of the Daily Herald and Chicago Tribune.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Steve Chen]], co-founder of YouTube<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=WaUfjvXY1K0C&dq=steve+chen%2C+prospect+heights&pg=PA17 ''YouTube: The Company and Its Founders'' By Rebecca Rowell] Retrieved 2017-02-18.</ref>
* [[Steve Chen]], co-founder of YouTube{{Citation needed|date=February 2013}}
* [[Charlie Kirk]], founder of [[Turning Point USA]]
* [[Anson Mount]], actor
* [[Anson Mount]], actor
* [[Marty Robinson]], radio/TV performer
* [[Marty Robinson (announcer)|Marty Robinson]], radio/TV performer
* [[Ben Weasel]], punk rock legend
* [[Ben Weasel]], singer of punk rock band [[Screeching Weasel]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
links history of SSA6/Lake Claire Water: http://prev.dailyherald.com/story/?id=321146
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2006-11-30/news/0611300086_1_lake-michigan-lake-water-city-water


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.prospect-heights.il.us City of Prospect Heights official website]
*[http://www.prospect-heights.il.us City of Prospect Heights]
*[http://www.d23.org Prospect Heights School District 23]


{{Cook County, Illinois}}
{{Cook County, Illinois}}

{{Geographic location
|Centre = Prospect Heights
|North = [[Wheeling, Illinois|Wheeling]]
|Northeast = [[Northbrook, Illinois|Northbrook]]
|East = [[Glenview, Illinois|Glenview]]
|Southeast = [[Des Plaines]]/[[Glenview, Illinois|Glenview]]
|South = [[Mount Prospect, Illinois|Mount Prospect]]
|Southwest = [[Arlington Heights, Illinois|Arlington Heights]]
|West = [[Arlington Heights, Illinois|Arlington Heights]]
|Northwest = [[Arlington Heights, Illinois|Arlington Heights]]
}}

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[[Category:Cities in Illinois]]
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Prospect Heights, Illinois
City
City of Prospect Heights
Official seal of Prospect Heights, Illinois
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Location of Prospect Heights in Cook County, Illinois.
Location of Prospect Heights in Cook County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 42°6′20″N 87°55′41″W / 42.10556°N 87.92806°W / 42.10556; -87.92806
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyCook
Government
 • MayorMatthew Dolick
Area
[1]
 • Total
4.29 sq mi (11.10 km2)
 • Land4.26 sq mi (11.02 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
16,058
 • Density3,773.03/sq mi (1,456.60/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
60070
Area code847
FIPS code17-62016
Wikimedia CommonsProspect Heights, Illinois
Websitewww.prospect-heights.il.us

Prospect Heights is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States and is a suburb of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 16,058.[2]

Geography

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According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Prospect Heights has a total area of 4.29 square miles (11.11 km2), of which 4.26 square miles (11.03 km2) (or 99.30%) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) (or 0.70%) is water.[3]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
198011,823—
199015,23928.9%
200017,08112.1%
201016,256−4.8%
202016,058−1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
2010[5] 2020[6]

As of the 2020 census[7] there were 16,058 people, 6,144 households, and 4,205 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,746.62 inhabitants per square mile (1,446.58/km2). There were 6,657 housing units at an average density of 1,553.20 per square mile (599.69/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 61.41% White, 10.31% Asian, 1.51% African American, 1.33% Native American, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 14.14% from other races, and 11.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.99% of the population.

There were 6,144 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.70% were married couples living together, 10.34% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.56% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.74% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 2.59.

The city's age distribution consisted of 24.0% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 29% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $72,500, and the median income for a family was $84,803. Males had a median income of $48,699 versus $27,007 for females. The per capita income for the city was $39,534. About 6.5% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Prospect Heights city, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[8] Pop 2010[5] Pop 2020[6] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 11,139 9,822 9,210 65.21% 60.42% 57.35%
Black or African American alone (NH) 272 181 215 1.59% 1.11% 1.34%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 18 9 24 0.11% 0.06% 0.15%
Asian alone (NH) 746 1,273 1,641 4.37% 7.83% 10.22%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 6 2 2 0.04% 0.01% 0.01%
Other race alone (NH) 6 6 38 0.04% 0.04% 0.24%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 183 117 273 1.07% 0.72% 1.70%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4,711 4,846 4,655 27.58% 29.81% 28.99%
Total 17,081 16,256 16,058 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

On April 5, 2011, Nicholas "Nick" Helmer was elected Mayor of Prospect Heights with 70% of the vote.[9] Less than thirty days after being sworn in, Mayor Helmer rehired police officers that were laid off by the prior administration.[10]

Education

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Most of Prospect Heights is served by the Prospect Heights School District 23, which contains four schools:

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary (K-1)
  • Betsy Ross Elementary (2-3)
  • Anne Sullivan Elementary (4-5)
  • MacArthur Middle School (6-8)

Other districts that serve portions of Prospect Heights include:

Township High School District 214 serves Prospect Heights. Students attend either Wheeling High School or John Hersey High School. Those in District 23's area will attend either. Those in District 21's area will attend Wheeling and those in District 26's area will attend Hersey.

Private education in Prospect Heights is St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Parish and St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights.

Transportation

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In addition to Pace buses, Prospect Heights is serviced by two Metra lines, with service to Chicago Union Station or Antioch from a station on the North Central Service, while the Union Pacific / Northwest Line has two stations nearby.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ "Prospect Heights city, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  3. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
  5. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Prospect Heights city, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
  6. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Prospect Heights city, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  8. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Prospect Heights city, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "Chicago Tribune: Chicago news, sports, weather, entertainment".
  10. ^ "Chicago Tribune: Chicago news, sports, weather, entertainment".
  11. ^ YouTube: The Company and Its Founders By Rebecca Rowell Retrieved 2017-02-18.
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