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Despite his business triumphs, Bartlett was a reserved and diligent individual who shunned society’s limelight. Rather than hosting social galas, he preferred quiet evenings reading at his grand residence on South Prairie Avenue—a symbol of his success. Beyond his corporate achievements, Bartlett played a significant civic role in Chicago, serving on the city’s Board of Education, and supporting major financial and cultural institutions like the Art Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Historical Society.