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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Massey Quiz #19- Galesburg Places, What Were They?




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 1960’s?














2- What was this in 1970’s?












3- What was this in 1970’s?












4- What this in 1970’s?















5- What was this in 1930’s?
















6- What was this in 1950’s?













7- What was this in 1970’s?










8- What was this in the basement in the 1960’s?












9- What was the bar here in the 1980’s?













10- What was this originally built to be?











11- What was store was on the first floor here in 1970’s?











12- What club was this in 1970’s?












13- What was this building originally built to be?











14- What was located on this corner from 1935-1959?












15- What was this originally built to be?

















Answers

1- Krogers Grocery

2- Foley Mortuary

3- Midwest Photo

4- Marty’s 

5- Brown’s Business School

6- Central Fire Station

7- Register-Mail

8- Infinity Plus 1 Bar

9- Lullaby Dad’s

10- YMCA

11- Gale Ward’s Sporting Goods

12- Elks Club

13- Galesburg Airport Hanger

14- GHS’s Steele Gym

15- Knox County Jail


What Your Score Means

14-15 Correct- You should think about running for public office in Galesburg.

12-13 Correct- You were an honor roll student in Galesburg schools.

9-11 Correct- You are under 50 years old.

6-8 Correct- Shut the TV off and get out around town. 

0-5 Correct- Betting you dressed up as a Blue Devil for Halloween. 


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