Village History – Quiz #1
#1. The Northfield Inn, home of the Northbrook History Museum, was moved from its original location in 1975. Where was the Northfield Inn previously located?
#2. What was the name of the last owner of the Northfield Inn?
#3. What is Northbrook’s official flower?
#4. Where was Northbrook’s first library located?
#5. What was the primary reason for building the Cherry Lane underpass in downtown Northbrook?
#6. Which movie features a number of scenes filmed in Northbrook, including a well-known shot of the water tower?
#7. During the 1960s and 1970s, Northbrook was known as the “world capital” of what activity?
#8. What was Northbrook’s village motto in the 1960s and 70s?
#9. What was one of Shermer Road’s earlier, previous names?
#10. What is the full name of the body of water for which Northbrook is named?
#11. Where did the Village Board first convene?
#12. What was the Village’s first park? (Hint: It no longer exists.)
#13. In what year was Shermerville incorporated?
#14. In 1974, Glenbrook North High School won two state championships in which sports?
#15. What is unique about Northbrook’s water supply?
#16. Where did Shermer, Voltz, Landwehr and Pfingsten all come together?
#17. In what year did Shermerville officially change its name to Northbrook?
#18. What was the population of Northbrook in 1970?
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