Did You Know was one of our most popular exhibits. It featured interesting and little-known facts about people, places and events. Try your hand at a selection of interesting trivia questions based on that exhibit.
1.
From 1914 to 1933 the Portland-Lewiston Interurban ran silent electric trolley's between Lewiston and Portland, making up to 12 trips daily. In 1914 President "Teddy" Roosevelt made the trip on August 18th, with brief stops in New Gloucester and Gray. On which of the six trolley's, all named after flowers, did he ride?
2.
Which title belongs to the Shaker song received by Elder Joseph Brackett in 1848 that has been played at Presidential inaugurations and funerals and was later adopted by Aaron Copland as the melody in his work, "Appalachian Spring"?
3.
Hodgmans Frozen Custard stand was a favorite of folks far and wide. What years did it operate?
4.
What year did New Gloucester celebrate its Semiquincentennial with a parade?
5.
What was the cost of the 1928 Ford Model A firetruck, the first fire equipment purchased by the town?
6.
In what year was New Gloucester granted township status?
7.
What was the nationality of the two foreign pilots that were killed in October 1943 when their training planes collided head-on over New Gloucester, resulting in debris spread over 200 acres, with the planes coming to rest not more than 100 feet apart in a swampy section of the Intervale off the Penney Road?
10.
Which modern service did New Gloucester receive first?
Thank you for testing your knowledge of New Gloucester’s history.
