David J. Rushford
City Clerk
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Trivia - Potpourri
- Because of its housing stock, Worcester was known as "the city of _____ _____."
- What Worcester businessman and big name hunter donated the African wild animal collection at the Science Center?
- The facade of Mechanics Hall is made from what material?
- Which major rock group, formed by WPI students, had national hits with "Freeze Frame" and "Give it to Me?"
- What structural features of Boston's Tremont Hotel were relocated in Institute Park?
- What is the name of the local council of Girl Scouts?
- What two institutions were located side-by-side on Elm Street before moving to their present locations?
- What did the phrase "1800 and froze to death" refer to?
- In the 1920's what was the first language of the neighborhoods of Grafton Hill and University Park?
- True or False: At one time, silver was mined in Worcester.
- Name the occupation of Al Banx, after whom a room at the Worcester Public Library is named.
- In what year was the Worcester Airport dedicated; 1847, 1954 or 1959?
- What does the name "Worcester" mean?
- What song's lyrics almost caused Cole Porter to be expelled from Worcester Academy?
- What is the oldest country club in Worcester County?
- What was the first reservoir to supply water via pipes?
- What TV show filmed part of an episode at the DCU Center?
- What theatre group occupied the former Friend Meeting House on Oxford Street?
- What couple hosted the radio program "The Breakfast Club" on WTAG in the '50s?
- The first meeting of the Worcester Mickey Mouse Club was at the Fox-Poli Theatre on Elm Street in 1930, 1955 or 1978?
- What appears with Washington in his portrait at Mechanics Hall?
- The American flag at Lincoln Square once shared a distinction with only two other American flags. What was it?
- In what year did St. Paul's Church become a cathedral: 1940, 1950 or 1960?
- In what year was Worcester's first Latino Festival held - 1900, 1947, 1986?
- "The Shell Room" featuring shell-shaped seat backs was part of what diner on Millbury Street?
- What grinning graphic design created by Harvey Ball for $25 achieved world-wide popularity?
- Why can't Worcester's anniversary as a city be accurately observed each year?
- Who gave Bancroft Tower to the city?
- What do the letters G.A.R. stand for in the G.A.R. Hall?
- Which local patriot died in debtor's prison?
Answers:
- Because of its housing stock, Worcester was known as "the city of _____ _____."
Three-deckers.
- What Worcester businessman and big name hunter donated the African wild animal collection at the Science Center?
Robert Stoddard.
- The facade of Mechanics Hall is made from what material?
Cast iron.
- Which major rock group, formed by WPI students, had national hits with "Freeze Frame" and "Give it to Me?"
J. Geils Band.
- What structural features of Boston's Tremont Hotel were relocated in Institute Park?
Stone columns.
- What is the name of the local council of Girl Scouts?
Montachusett Council.
- What two institutions were located side-by-side on Elm Street before moving to their present locations?
The library and YMCA.
- What did the phrase "1800 and froze to death" refer to?
Unusual weather swings of 1816 when it snowed every month.
- In the 1920's what was the first language of the neighborhoods of Grafton Hill and University Park?
French.
- True or False: At one time, silver was mined in Worcester.
True.
- Name the occupation of Al Banx, after whom a room at the Worcester Public Library is named.
Telegram & Gazette cartoonist.
- In what year was the Worcester Airport dedicated; 1847, 1954 or 1959?
1954.
- What does the name "Worcester" mean?
Station or camp under hill.
- What song's lyrics almost caused Cole Porter to be expelled from Worcester Academy?
"The Bearded Lady."
- What is the oldest country club in Worcester County?
Tatnuck Country Club, built in 1898.
- What was the first reservoir to supply water via pipes?
Bell Pond.
- What TV show filmed part of an episode at the DCU Center?
Spencer For Hire.
- What theatre group occupied the former Friend Meeting House on Oxford Street?
New England Repertory Theatre.
- What couple hosted the radio program "The Breakfast Club" on WTAG in the '50s?
Andy and Julie Chase Fuller.
- The first meeting of the Worcester Mickey Mouse Club was at the Fox-Poli Theatre on Elm Street in 1930, 1955 or 1978?
1930.
- What appears with Washington in his portrait at Mechanics Hall?
A white horse.
- The American flag at Lincoln Square once shared a distinction with only two other American flags. What was it?
It was allowed to fly at night.
- In what year did St. Paul's Church become a cathedral: 1940, 1950 or 1960?
1950.
- In what year was Worcester's first Latino Festival held - 1900, 1947, 1986?
1986.
- "The Shell Room" featuring shell-shaped seat backs was part of what diner on Millbury Street?
Messier's.
- What grinning graphic design created by Harvey Ball for $25 achieved world-wide popularity?
The yellow smiling face.
- Why can't Worcester's anniversary as a city be accurately observed each year?
Worcester was incorporated on February 29, 1848 (Leap Year).
- Who gave Bancroft Tower to the city?
Trustees of the Worcester Art Museum.
- What do the letters G.A.R. stand for in the G.A.R. Hall?
Grand Army of the Republic.
- Which local patriot died in debtor's prison?
Timothy Bigelow.
