The Winooski Quiz

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The Winooski Quiz

Test your knowledge of Winooski
Created by The Winooski News

Winooski is also known as the:

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Friendship City

Mill City

Onion City

River City

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While Winooski is the homeland of the Western Abenaki people, in what year was Winooski officially established as a city?

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1922

1901

1846

1979

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What is the population of Winooski, according to the 2020 U.S. Census?

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3,445

5,337

7,997

9,447

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True or False: Winooski is the most densely populated city in northern New England, which encompasses Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

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True

False

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A founder of the University of Vermont, which of these men built a dam across the Winooski River, which was later used to help power the city's woolen mills?

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Ethan Allen

Bernie Sanders

Henry Allen

Ira Allen

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In the 1970s, a Vermont architect and two members of the Winooski Community Development Corporation proposed building a dome over the city to:

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Reduce the city's heating and energy costs

Protect the city against flooding from the Winooski River

Limit residents' exposure to a tick-borne infectious disease

Attract tourists and receive international acclaim

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Who is the artist that created the "Steelhead" sculptures that can be found in three locations throughout Winooski?

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Kate Pond

Kat Clear

Dan Higgins

Ray Pecor

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According to the 2020 U.S. Census, what percentage of Winooski households speak a language other than English?

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~6%

~11%

~19%

~24%

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As one of the oldest surviving commercial blocks in downtown Winooski, this building was once home to Henry's Café in the 1960s and 70s. Which restaurant now occupies the space?

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