E1B Connect Trivia

What is the first name of the Shea for whom “Shea’s Performing Arts Center” was named?

• Daniel Shea

• Michael Shea

• Mary Shea

• Josh Allen Shea

Answer explanation

While Shea’s Buffalo is known as Michael’s crowning achievement, he also owned other local theatre’s including Shea’s North Park Theatre, the Seneca, the Riviera, and more!

What is the name of this world famous art glass window located in The Martin House?

• Waterlillies

• March Balloons

• The Tree of Life

• Wisteria

Answer explanation

The Martin House estate contains more than 400 examples of art glass in sixteen primary patterns. Not all are original.

Who designed many Buffalo parks including Delaware Park?

• Frank Lloyd Wright

• Louis Sullivan

• Frederick Law Olmsted

• Louise Blanchard Bethune

Answer explanation

Frederick Law Olmsted was also the landscape architect of Central Park.

Buffalo architect, Louise Blanchard Bethune, designed the Hotel Lafayette and what Erie 1 BOCES Component High School?

• Hamburg High School

• Kenmore West High School

• Clarence High School

• Tonawanda High School

Answer explanation

Bethune, known as the first professional female architect in America, also designed Lockport High School and numerous public grammar schools in Buffalo.

What does the G stand for in the name “Buffalo AKG Art Museum”?

• Great

• Google

• Gallery

• Gundlach

Answer explanation

Jeffrey Gundlach, a Western New York native and now a wealthy California businessman and financier, was as a leading donor of $65 million for the museum.

About how many carrousel’s were manufactured at the Herschell Carrousel Factory?

• 250

• 1000

• 3000

• 5000

Answer explanation

The Factory is made up of over ten structures, primarily built between 1910-1915, and contained a large carving shop, a woodworking shop, a paint shop, a storage area, an upholstery shop, a machine shop and a roundhouse where carrousels were assembled and tested.

Which local cultural center’s logo is similar to the logo on an Oreo Cookie?

• Graycliff

• Roycroft Campus

• Burchfield Penny

• Botanical Gardens

Answer explanation

The original Roycroft logo was trademarked by Elbert Hubbard in 1906. Its inspiration comes from a symbol used by monks in the middle ages at the end of their illuminated manuscripts, signifying “The Best I Can Do Dedicated to God.” The double barred cross and circle was used by the Roycroft artisans to identify their handcrafted, high-quality arts and crafts products. Hubbard inserted an “R” standing for “Roycroft” and symbolizing “Royal Craft” inside the circle, and began placing the logo in highly visible spots on the artisan’s products. The logo would be carved into handcrafted furniture, affixed to leather goods, and added to certain patterns used on china and glassware.

The Orb trademark came to signify the Roycroft movement, and products carrying the symbol were determined to be authentic, high-quality, handcrafted Roycroft pieces. Today these items with the orb and single “R” are highly collectible and usually quite valuable.

Dating back to 1870, the Buffalo Zoo was first conceived as a park to house which animal?

• Buffalo

• Sheep

• Elk

• Deer

Answer explanation

In 1870, Jacob E. Bergtold, a prominent furrier, presented a pair of deer to the City of Buffalo that were then housed on a small piece of land in Delaware Park. Five years and a few animals later, the first prominent building was erected, signifying the establishment of the Buffalo Zoological Gardens in 1875.

Which of the following does NOT describe the land before it became Tifft Nature Preserve?

• Vineyard

• Landfill

• Dairy Farm

• Transshipment Center

Answer explanation

The land that comprises Tifft Nature Preserve has a fascinating history. It was once part of a huge dairy farm owned by George Washington Tifft and later became a transshipment center, primarily for coal and iron ore. During the 1950s and 1960s, Tifft’s land was a dumpsite for city refuse.

Which company was the first to win the grand prize at the 43North Finals?

• Twipes

• Top Seedz

• Kangarootime

• Kredit Academy

Answer explanation

Top Seedz Fun Facts!

- Top Seedz employs people from over 15 different countries (refugees)

- Their ovens are called Serena, Alex, Zoi, Lydia, an Caitlin after hard working female “Top Seeds”