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* In what year was the first church organized, the first newspaper established, and the early Indian trails becoming roads in Kenosha?

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* Lincoln Park, located between 18th and 22nd Avenues, and 67th and 74th Streets, was formerly known as:

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* 52nd Street was formerly known as:

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* In 1852, C. Latham Sholes, inventor of the typewriter and state assemblyman from Kenosha, brought about a statute that:

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* There was once an orphanage on Kenosha's lakefront, south of the downtown area. It was called:

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* A group of Kenosha High School boys were the first to answer President Lincoln's call at the start of the Civil War and joined the First Wisconsin Volunteers. What was this group of boys from Kenosha called?

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* The year of 1870 was probably one of the worst for Kenosha. At the time, it had a population of 4,309 and was nearly bankrupt. Which of the following was NOT considered one of the causes?

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* In 1892, the Simmons Company located on the lakefront was destroyed and then rebuilt. How was it destroyed?

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* Richard Head Welles brought the first motorized buses to Kenosha in 1909 and founded the Motor Transport Company. He was also known for:

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* The current Kenosha courthouse was built in:

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* The former Leader Store building downtown previously served as a:

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* The company that produced The Quad and started the production of autos known as Ramblers was:

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* There were several large retail stores located downtown during our youth. Which of the following was NOT one of them?

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* The buildings that surround Civic Park (the park in front of the former Bradford) were all designed in what architectural style?

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* The Kenosha Historical Society was formerly located in a house, across from Kemper Hall, at 6300 3rd Ave. in the Historic District of town. The house was once home to several prominent figures in Kenosha's history over the years. Who of the following NEVER lived there?

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* What is that house still called to this day?

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* Alwin Hansen, well-known civic leader and owner of Hansen Funeral Home, not only enjoyed being a leader of the community, but was also well-known for leading which of the following?

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* Of the following features that reveal bits and pieces of Kenosha's unique past, which was NOT still a common site downtown when we were kids?

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* Back in the 1960s, there was a five and dime store located on the northwest corner of 58th St. and 6th Ave., across the street from the former 3 Coins Restaurant. The name of it was:

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* Kenosha's city buses that we rode on as young kids were labeled in what way?

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* Back in the day, the Keno and Mid-City were both popular:

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* As part of the 1976 Bicentennial celebration, Kenosha held a citywide contest and prizes were awarded for the best:

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* What geographical/geological feature passes through the middle and entire length of Kenosha county?

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* What is the name of the globe fountain located on the east side of the Municipal Building, facing 6th Avenue?

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EXTRA CREDIT (3 points): An accomplished actor, director, writer, producer and magician, who lived from 1915 until 1985, was born in Kenosha and once lived over on 61st Street and 7th Avenue.... What was his name?

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EXTRA CREDIT (5 points): Many of us toured the Kenosha Historical Society, when it was still located across the street from Kemper, as kids on a class field trip. Upstairs, in one of the former bedrooms, was a large glass case (approx. 3' wide x 5.5' long x 1.5' deep) positioned in the center of the room. What was on exhibit inside the case?

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EXTRA CREDIT (10 points): What was on display inside that case was actually a source of some controversy. What was the issue and how was it resolved?

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* How do you think you scored on this Pop Quiz?

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* Would you like to see the answers and your test results?