Ridgefield Connecticut Quiz Bowl - 20th Century History Test
May 17th, 2008 categories: Ridgefield
We’re not all just real estate and stats here at Real Estate Chocolate.. we love Ridgefield history too! Ridgefield is one of the most historic towns in Connecticut. Here are some events chronicled by Jack Sanders on his wonderful Timeline website. Test yourself and see how many dates you can identify from Ridgefield’s 20th century. Find the answers are here.
Ridgefield CT 20th Century Quiz
In June, Ridgefield High School on East Ridge closes and in September, the new Ridgefield High School on North Salem Road opens.
a) 1964
b) 1978
c) 1972
Great Pond beach formally opens in June. More than 1,200 people are counted on the beach one hot Sunday.
a) 1937
b) 1954
c) 1969
The Ridgefield Library and Historical Association is chartered and begins building a new library.
a) 1936
b) 1901
c) 1919
Ridgefield’s population reaches 3,118.
a) 1910
b) 1945
c) 1962
After a four-day strike in April, the painters’ union agrees to a wage of $7 for eight hours of work. Painters had been getting $6 for seven hours.
a) 1922
b) 1935
c) 1960
A League of Women Voters survey finds the most common reason for not shopping in Ridgefield is “not enough choice,” followed by “prices” and “parking.” Danbury is the most popular shopping destination.
a) 1957
b) 1984
c) 1992
The Girolmetti family receives approval in February to build a 16-lane bowling alley on Danbury Road; the Ridge Bowl opens Nov. 9.
a) 1970
b) 1964
c) 1951
The last passenger train from Branchville arrives at Ridgefield station (now a Ridgefield Supply Company warehouse) on Aug. 8. The service, begun in 1870, is no longer profitable.
a) 1925
b) 1952
c) 1964
Click here for the Answers.
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