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Interactive Quiz

Welcome to the Poppenhusen Interactive Quiz. These questions where selected by the staff at the Poppenhusen institute to challenge your knowledge about the College Point area.

The Poppenhusen Institute Building Angle View
Where was Herman Poppenhusen's Mansion? Expand

Herman, who was the second son of Conrad and his first wife Bertha, had a beautiful home, along with six acres, in the area across from what is now the Poppenhusen Monument. It was built circa 1855 and demolished in 1928. A section of the wall that surrounded his property is still standing. Herman left College Point in the late 1870s and moved to Chicago where he established what was to become a highly respected law firm which continues today however under another name.

Other than beer gardens, the rubber companies and silk mills- what other industry was important in College Point from the late 1800s into the early 20th century? Expand

Dairy Farms.

 

By 1891, there were six dairy farms operating in College Point- George M. Froelich had the largest herd of milk cows.

Where was Stratton Woods? Expand

At what is now College Point Blvd. and 25th Road.

Where was College Point's telephone office? Expand

In the building that housed a German apothecary owned by Fred Spagenburg. In addition to filling prescriptions, they also carried candles, peppermints and horsehound drops. It was located on the SE corner of what is now College Point Blvd. and 15th Ave.

Then came the telephone company followed by Johnson's Hardware Store. By the 1950s it had fallen into disrepair- and was eventually demolished. Queens County Savings Bank occupied the new building until moving to Whitepoint Shopping Center.

When was Queens County incorporated into the city of New York? Expand

January 1st, 1898

Most of the villages across the boroughs were running in the red and therefore voted to become part of NYC for financial stability. However, the village of College Point was running in the black- as a result there was a great deal of discussion amongst the townspeople whether or not to join the city. Unfortunately, the decision was made to join the other villages. That was to the regret of many of the town's residents at the time and even more College Pointers today who would have loved to hold onto our autonomy and what that would have meant to this unique waterfront community now in the 21st Century.

Who was one of the celebrities who lived in the Beechhurst, Whitestone community? Expand

Charlie Chaplin

When did the British burn down the home of Founding Father Francis Lewis? Expand

1776

What Whitestone born politician was given the position of District Attorney by Franklin D. Roosevelt? Expand

Charles S. Colden

What famous author and poet came to Whitestone to teach? Expand

Walt Witman

What was the name of the farm that the entrance to the Whitestone bridge was built on? Expand

De Witt Clinton

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