Massey Quiz #13: What Were These Places?

There are fifteen pictures taken around Galesburg. 

In the “old days”, they were businesses, schools, or city/county buildings. 

You are being asked what these places were in the “old days.” 

Post your score in comments. 

1- What was this in 1970?

#2- What was this in 1970?

#3- What was this in 1970?

#4- What was this in 1970?

#5- What was this in 1970?

#6- What was this built to be?

#7- What was on the first floor in 1970?

#8- What was this in 1970?

#9- What building was here and burned down in the 1960’s? 

10- What was here in 1970?

#11- What was this for at least 30 years?

#12- What was this built to be?

#13- What was this in 1995?

#14- What was this in 1970?

#15- What was this in 2000?

Answers

1- Whiting Hall on Knox College Campus (Freshmen Women’s Dorm)

2- LeGrands Station

3- Galesburg School Board Office

4- Allen’s Appliances

5- Old China Cafe

6- Cottage Hospital

7- Fred Schubach’s

8- Dave’s Bookstore

9- Galesburg High School

10- Mr. Steak

11- Burgland Drugstore

12- Northgate Bowling Alley

13- Casa Sierra

14- Nyman Jewelry

15- Sav-a-buck

What Your Score Means

14-15 Correct- Are you related to George Washington Gale?

12-13 Correct- Did you drive an Uber in the 1970’s in Galesburg?

9-11 Correct- Just moved here but take a lot of walks around town?

6-8 Correct- Were you grounded a lot and didn’t get out in Galesburg?

0-5 Correct- Have you sold your house in Quincy or could you move back?