Geneva History Center LbNA #20130 (ARCHIVED)

This box was originally placed for a program at the history center. Its aim was to introduce kids to letterboxing as well as teach them about the history of the city they live in. Thanks to Margaret for her help in planning this box and for all the knowledge she shared with us.

CLUES:
Travel to the building that houses the name of this box. Fill in the blanks below with the information you find there.
Please note: the hours to fill in the blanks are: Tues. - Sat. 11:00-4:00,
Thurs. (May-Sept.) 11:00-7:00, and Sun. (May-Dec.) 12:00-4:00

Who helped escort the Indians out of the Fox River valley?

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What was created as a fundraiser to build a fence to keep the cows out of the West

Side Cemetery? 2___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Why did people go to the Herrington’s?

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Waubonsee was one leader of the Potawatomi, who was the other?

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When did Albert Ruger’s “bird” fly over Geneva?

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If you were traveling by train to the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893 you would see this atop the depot.

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Who invaded Geneva to work on the railroad in 1852?

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What called the workers daily at the Pope Glucose Factory?

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This person made his fortune with Merino Sheep.

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What was the name of the store that sparked Third Street’s eventual change from residential (homes) to commercial (businesses)?

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You are invited to the opening of Miss Alexander’s hat shop on

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What does R.A.M. stand for?
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He was a millionaire. He was a code breaker. He started the Riverbank Laboratories. Who was he?

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Who was the voice of Captain Crunch?

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If you were a kid in the early 1900’s and you had to take your little sister to the park what would you pull her in? ___ ___ 15___ ___ ___


Instead of your CD player or IPOD you would listen to music on this.

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Who taught in Geneva schools for over 45 years?

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From the 1800’s until 1925 your school day began and ended with this.

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Find the 1990 aerial. Find the name of the government building near the river.

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Who would represent preservation in Geneva?

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Who would represent development in Geneva?

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