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The July Evansville History Quiz - Answers
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Where was the Royal Theater? - Walnut and Canal.

What three sisters dominated the social life in Evansville during the 19th century? - Amy, Margaret and Elizabeth Morgan.

What heights did Donna Small reach in 1985? - She was the woman on the living billboard.

What was the Wonderbar? - A small refridgerator manufactured by Servel.

What item did the J. H. Polsdorfer hold the patent on? Zinc-faced washboards.

How many votes did Frank McClosky(D) defeat Rick McIntyre for congress in 1984? - Four.

Who created the nightclub 'Funky's"? - Bob Folz.

What dancehall was at Lincoln and Weinbach? - The Long Branch

What does 'LICS' stand for? - Lloyd's Ice Cream Shop.

Where was the College Corners drive-in restaurant? - Lincoln and Frederick

Who was the first jewish family in Evansville(and Indiana)? - The Gumberts.

Who ate chocolate cheese on local TV? - Keith Mouse on The Uncle Dudley Show.

What year did Coca-Cola start bottling in Evansville? - 1904

In case of a vacancy in the Mayor's Office who fills the position? - Precinct Committeemen.

What Evansville man held a position on the Republican National Committee in the 1980's? - Don Cox 



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