Universal Press Foundation
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Universal Press Foundation of Chicago is the publisher of the Universal Encyclopedia. The principal shareholder is John Avery Whittaker who also is the chairman of the board.
The Universal Press Foundation outbid the Webster Development Firm in order for the Philmore Recreation Center and its adjoining land to become Whits' End, a place of 'adventure and discovery, filled with books and activities, fun and games, arts and crafts, and uplifting conversation. But most of all, it [was to be place] where kids of all ages, can just be kids.'
Their bid was half a million dollars more than what was going to be the successful bid, standing at a a significant $3.5 million.
