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350th scavenger hunt
There’s much to appreciate about the city of Schenectady. Part of our mission at The Daily Gazette is to bring to our readers some of the stories of the city.
But as part of our celebration of the 350th anniversary of the Arendt Van Curler deed purchase, we’d like to encourage our readers to explore more of the city on their own.
We do so with this scavenger hunt, which asks participants to comb the city not for things, but for answers. We’ve tried to make the task interesting, educational and fairly easy.
We’re also offering a prize of $350 to one winner, selected at random from those entries with the most correct answers.
RULES
1. The contest is open to anyone except employees of The Daily Gazette Co. or their families.
2. People may enter the contest via our website or by mailing the printed page from the July 27, 2011 printed edition to Scavenger Hunt, The Daily Gazette, 2345 Maxon Road Ext., Schenectady, NY 12301-1090.
3. Only one entry per person.
4. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, Aug. 12, 2011. Mailed entries postmarked after that day will be disqualified.
5. One winner will be selected at random from all those entries with the most correct answers. The winner will be announced Wednesday, Aug. 17.
This contest has ended. The questions and correct answers will be shown below when they are posted.
public results page
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When it opened in 1906, the Parker Hotel was considered a skyscraper. How many stories tall is it?
No answer
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To whom is the natural stone garden in the Central Park Rose Garden dedicated?
No answer
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Hi Fly with Frank Loscavo is scheduled to perform July 28 at Jazz on Jay. What is the title of the first song they play?
No answer
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At Schenectady's Greenmarket, you can find a pasta variety called Frilly and Fruity mafaldine. Find the hometown of the pasta company.
No answer
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You can get delicious blueberry bread from one of the Schenectady Greenmarket vendors. What is the first name of the woman who sells the bread?
No answer
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Which word is misspelled in the George Bernard Shaw quote over the main entrance to the Mainstage at Proctors from the Arcade?
No answer
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An old "ghost sign" on the side of a building along Broadway advertises Uneeda biscuits for how much?
No answer
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What family rests beneath the kneeling child in the churchyard of St. George's Church in the Stockade?
No answer
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On Union College's statue of President Chester Arthur, how many buttons are on his coat?
No answer
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Whart artist created the modern sculpture in the Central Park Rose Garden?
No answer
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What family has the tallest monument in Vale Cemetery?
No answer
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What is the number of the big Alco engine that sits in front of the Schenectady Museum?
No answer
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What's written on the brick entranceway to Bellevue?
No answer
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How many sides does the Nott Memorial have?
No answer
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Whose portrait hangs in the first-floor hallway of Schenectady City Hall?
No answer
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Movies, lectures and other gatherings are often held in Fred's room at the main branch of the Schenectady County Library. What is Fred's last name?
No answer
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In the Stockade, Lawrence the Indian wears how many feathers in his headdress?
No answer
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Where can you find Superman's symbol illuminating in the city?
No answer
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Speaking of Superman, where in the city can you find an old-fashioned phone booth like Clark Kent used to use?
No answer
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The print on page 1 of our special section showing Van Curler and the Mohawks is on display - along with a 52-foot mural - at the former Schenectady Savings and Loan, which now houses a different bank. Which bank is it?
No answer
The tie breaker was: No tie breaker in the Scavenger Hunt
