Lubbock history quiz

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August 26

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Actress and dancer Vivien Fay, according to reports, was either born in San Francisco in 1912 or Lubbock in 1908. She danced in what Marx Brothers movie?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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August 25

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The Godeke Branch Library is named for Daisy Godeke. How did she earn her place in Lubbock history?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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August 24

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Which Texas Governor took the oath of office wearing a "Tech-made suit" made by Texas Tech's Textile Department?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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August 21

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Before Dunlap's department store opened at Broadway and Avenue L in 1954, what stood on the site?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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August 20

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How much was the annual residential fee for Lubbock's first sewer system?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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August 19

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In 1909, the first train arrived in Lubbock at which location?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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August 18

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K.N. Clapp, the namesake of Clapp Park, holds what honorary title?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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August 17

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Lubbock County's gazebo on the courthouse grounds is a replica of what?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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August 14

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In the mid-1950s, Buddy and Bob, featuring Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery, were one of a number of acts in the Big Western Show at the Fair Park Coliseum headlined by ... ?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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August 13

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The English band The Quarrymen recorded Buddy Holly's "That'll Be the Day" in 1958. The band later changed its name to ... ?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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August 12

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Warren A. Bacon was:(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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August 11

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In 1956, a referendum passed in Lubbock 14,613 to 5,319 that said what?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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August 10

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Frank Wheelock, Lubbock's first mayor, was born where in 1863?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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August 7

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Along with writing hit songs, Lubbock-born entertainer Mac Davis had a popular TV variety show and acted. Which one of these movies was he not in?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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August 6

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Who coached then-Lubbock Christian College to the NAIA National Baseball Championship in 1983?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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August 5

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What percentage of all World War II Allied glider pilots trained in Lubbock?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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August 4

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Fort Worth architect Wyatt C. Hedrick designed which two iconic buildings in Lubbock?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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August 3

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Buddy Holly was born Charles Hardin Holley in Lubbock in 1936. Why did he become known professionally as "Buddy Holly"?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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July 31

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In 1945, which airline started flying out of Lubbock's airport, soon followed by others as the airport started to recover from the Depression and World War II?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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July 30

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In the early 1970s, officials at Monterey High School considered taking action against students who protested the war in Vietnam by doing what?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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July 29

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Who was not a director of Texas Tech's Goin' Band from Raiderland?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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July 28

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Roscoe Wilson died in 1936 but his name lives on in Lubbock with a Lubbock ISD elementary school named for him on 25th Street. In 1912, he married a woman from the family a South Plains town was named after? What town?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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July 27

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What was State Senator William H. Bledsoe's role in the founding of Texas Technological College?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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July 24

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The famous "Lubbock Lights" UFO incident, investigated by the U.S. Air Force, occurred in what year?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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July 23

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What was the name of the airfield that once occupied land west of Quaker Avenue near 34th Street?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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July 22

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Lubbock was named for Thomas Saltus Lubbock. But his brother, Francis R. Lubbock, was best known for what?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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July 21

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Actress Helen Wagner was born in Lubbock in 1918. She holds the Guinness World Record for playing the same role in a TV show the longest. What's the show?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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July 20

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Which county included the land that is now Lubbock County before 1876?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from the following books: “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” by Paul Carlson, published in 2008; “Lubbock From Town to City,” edited by Lawrence Graves, published in 1986 and “Builders of the Southwest,” edited by Seymour Connor, published in 1959..

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July 17

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In the early 1950s, Amarillo banned this high school sport, but Lubbock refused to go along.(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 16

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Back when it was called Lubbock Christian College, the school fielded a football team for short time. The team won one game during its existence. Who did it beat?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 15

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When he retired in 1978, George Mahon held the record for longest continuous-serving member of Congress. How many years?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 14

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Mollie Abernathy was a charter member of the Lubbock Business and Professional Women's Club. Before marrying Monroe G. Abernathy in 1905, she was married to a man named Jarrott and widowed. What happened to her first husband in 1902?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 13

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Who from Lubbock sang "Texas in My Rear View Mirror?" which became a hit?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 10

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In 1955, the Mackenzie Park swimming pool ...(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 9

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In 1907, what opened in Lubbock?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 8

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The then-called Dixie Chicks, featuring Lubbock's Natalie Maines, won five Grammys in 2007 for what album?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 7

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in 1996, who became the Texas Tech System's first chancellor?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 6

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The South Plains Mall opened in 1972. How much did it cost to build?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 3

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Jill Goodacre, daughter of famed sculptor and Lubbock native Glenna Goodacre, is married to?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 2

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Jill Goodacre, daughter of famed sculptor and Lubbock native Glenna Goodacre, is married to?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 1

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To celebrate Lubbock being chosen as the site for Texas Technological College in 1923, people drank nearly 2,000 gallons of what at a huge celebration in August?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 30

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At the end of 1929, 13 of this type of business were serving Lubbock.(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 29

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What were the names of the two hospitals that merged into what became Covenant Health System?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 26

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What was the name of the restaurant that became a popular stopping place for political candidates in the 1960s and '70s?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 25

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The Buddy Holly and the Crickets song "Peggy Sue" was originally called?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 24

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What year did Interstate 27 open?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 23

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What year did Southwest Airlines start flying in and out of Lubbock?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 22

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Actor Jeff Morris, who played the owner of Bob's Country Bunker in the 1980's movie "The Blues Brothers," played football at which Lubbock high school?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 19

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Lubbock High School has won three state football championships. What year did it not win a title?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 18

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In 1910, Lubbock voted to outlaw ...(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 17

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Plains Hospital opened in 1937 and was on the first buildings in Lubbock to have ...(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 16

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In 2007, the Lubbock Western Little League baseball team qualified for the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. They only lost one game, finishing third. The team they lost to was from ...(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 15

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After Lubbock was incorporated in 1909, who became the city's first mayor?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 12

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What event in 1874-75 enabled settlers to look for opportunities on the South Plains of West Texas?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 11

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The Texas Revolution made what would become the Lubbock area part of the Texas Republic in what year?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 10

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Before the 1900s, what was the name of the two-and-a-half story, 18 room hotel in Lubbock?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 9

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In 1958, what caused Lubbock’s Cotton Club to move to a site along U.S. Highway 84 on the way to Slaton?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 8

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Lubbock's first radio station went on the air in 1932. It was:(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 5

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What year was the City of Lubbock incorporated?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 4

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What year was the town of Lubbock established?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 3

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Lubbock was established when two competing settlements merged. One was Lubbock, the other was:(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 2

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The people who lived here almost 12,000 years ago were known as the:(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 1

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In 1907, what opened in Lubbock?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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