August 21, 2002

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Exhibit 10.74

Xxxx X. Xxxxxx
Chairman, President, and
Chief Executive Officer

August 21, 2002

Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Horizon Group Properties, Inc.
0000 Xxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000

Dear Xxx:

        This letter amends your initial retention letter. "The Term of This Agreement" on Page 2, Section 4 shall be changed to December 31, 2002.

        Please feel free to call me with any questions you may have. Thank you for all of your hard work on behalf of Horizon Group Properties, Inc.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxx

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Exhibit 10.74