The Greenpoint Trivia Question (last update: Saturday, August 12, 2000)
This section of To The Point will challenge those old gray matter cells of yours with interesting, but basically useless facts about our shared experience in "The Point". When a question is first posed the answer will not be posted for a week or two. Until the answer is posted, a link will be provided with my email address if you want to take a shot at answering it. I will reply to let you know if your answer is correct.. When the answer is available online, the link will take you to the answer. If you have a good question for us, email it to me and I will post it. Enjoy.QUESTION: - January 29, 2000 - from: Frank Dmuchowski
What buried treasure attracted many of the 'Point's boys to dig on Vandervoort Avenue (across from the tanks) in the late 1950's before Vandervoort went all the through to Maspeth Avenue? (click here to see map clue)
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - September 20, 1999 - from: Marie Iannuzzi
Where was a trampoline located in GREENPOINT? Bonus: When was it in operation? Why did it close?
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - August 8, 1999 - from: Marie Iannuzzi
On what street was the Our Lady of Snow Feast, circa 1950, and how many blocks was that feast.
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - March 21, 1999 - from: Frank Dmuchowski
Today there is a bagel store almost anywhere you go. This was not always true. In order to get a real bagel in Greenpoint, where did you have to go?
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - February 13, 1999 - from: Frank DeMaria
In the 50's & 60's there was a building across from McCarren Park on the corner of N12th and Bedford. It was here that they made a unique item that could only be used by the US Government. What was it?
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - January 20, 1999- from: Frank Dmuchowski
Where could you find a roller coaster in Greenpoint? Bonus question: In what years?
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - January 2, 1999- from: Theresa Candeloro
In the mid-sixties, which famous police officer made a live movie-promotional appearance at the Meserole Movie Theater. Bonus Question. What was the name of the movie he was promoting ?
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - December 13, 1998- from: Frank Dmuchowski
What great American sex idol of stage and film was a born and raised Greenpointer?
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - November 22, 1998- from: Audrey and Gerri Szczecina
From the 1920's to 1960's, the children of Greenpoint did not go trick or treating on Halloween. Instead they did something akin to it on Thanksgiving. So, what did they do on Halloween?
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - November 22, 1998- from: Frank Dmuchowski
Which American President visited Greenpoint to inspect an important new weapon system being developed there? Bonus: What was the weapon system?
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - November 8, 1998- from: Audrey and Gerri Szczecina
In the 1940s and '50s what was Greenpoint's favorite Pizza restaurant, which wasn't in Greenpoint? Bonus: Where was it located?
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - October 11, 1998- from: Frank Dmuchowski
In recent years Greenpoint has become a favored location for Hollywood movie makers. But, what was the first nationally renowned movie that was made in Greenpoint?
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - September 14, 1998- from: Frank Dmuchowski
In the 1930's to the 1950's, when your mom or grandma went down to Moultrie Street, what did she usually come home with?
BONUS Question. Where else in Greenpoint could this be done?
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - September 3, 1998- from: Hank Olszewski
What is the "The Inkies"? BONUS Question: How did it get the name, "The Inkies"?
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - August 13, 1998- from: Kevin Gray
What was the original name of McGuinness Boulevard?
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - March 23, 1998 - from: Bill Modzelewski
Which recent New York City Mayoral candidate has a Greenpoint upbringing?
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - October 25, 1997 - from: Michael Lydon
Greenpoint has twice, thus far in it's history, hosted army encampments. The first was during the Revolutionary War when the British Army encamped on Greenpoint soil. But, can you name the other war, the location and name of the camp, when another Army camped on Greenpoint soil?
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - September 15, 1997 - from: Frank J. Dmuchowski
Greenpoint once boasted one of the most popular Long Island shore resorts. What was it's name, and where was it located?
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - July 2, 1997 - from: Diane Dray
What was the name of the Chinese restaurant located on the second floor on the corner of Manhattan Avenue and Meserole?
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - April 18, 1997 - from: Frank Dmuchowski
Today, there are no movie theatres in Greenpoint. However, in the 40's and 50's Greenpoint had several of them. Can you name each of them along with where they were located?
Click here for the ANSWERQUESTION: - March 23, 1997 - from: Frank Dmuchowski
Greenpoint has several historical landmarks. What public structure was designated a City of New York Historical Landmark in 1966? For extra points, what year was it built?
Click here for the ANSWER:QUESTION: - March 9, 1997 - from: Ann (Jacobus) Bordelon
In February of each year, St. Stanislaus Kostka's School would close down for one week. What was this week called?
Click here for the ANSWER:QUESTION: - February, 25, 1997 - from: Frank Dmuchowski
The bridges that will cross Newton Creek at the turn of the 21st century are: the Pulaski Bridge (McGuinness Blvd.), the Greenpoint Ave. Bridge and the Kosciusko Bridge. What three bridges crossed Newton Creek at the turn of the 20th century?
Click here for the ANSWER:QUESTION: - February, 8, 1997 - from: Mike (Ox) Orban
What are the names of the east to west streets, in alphabetical order, from the confluence of the East River and Newtown Creek? (No fair peeking at the map!)
Click here for the ANSWER:QUESTION: - January 28, 1997 - from: Frank Dmuchowski
On what day of the year did the children of Greenpoint between the late 1920's and 1960's dress in costumes to go from door to door collecting candy and penny's?
Editor's note: If you know and can substantiate when and how this tradition began in Greenpoint, you will receive a special Greenpoint prize.
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