Test your knowledge about the vibrant city of Bellingham! From its rich history and iconic landmarks to famous events and notable personalities, this quiz will take you on a journey through one of Washington's most charming cities.
1. Which park features the iconic International Peace Arch located at the U.S.-Canada border?
Fairhaven Park with Chuckanut Trail
Peace Arch Historical State Park
Boulevard Park with Padden Creek
Marine Park featuring Bellingham Bay
2. Which historic Bellingham house was built by George Pickett and is the oldest in the city?
Roeder Home built in 1910
Pickett House
Lairmont Manor built in 1914
Gamwell House built in 1890
3. Who was the co-founder of Fairhaven, and whose family home was Lairmont Manor?
Charles Larrabee
Victor Roeder, mill owner
Frank H. Taylor, city architect
Edward Eldridge, district founder
4. Which park in Bellingham became the city’s first park in 1883 and is located in the Eldridge Historic District?
Cornwall Park
Elizabeth Park
Zuanich Point Park
Fairhaven Park
5. What architectural style is most prominent in the Alfred L. Black House, built by Bellingham’s first mayor?
Victorian Gothic
Neo-Classical
Italian Renaissance
Richardsonian Romanesque
6. Which Bellingham figure was instrumental in the establishment of the Bellingham National Bank?
George Bacon, architect
Victor Roeder, mill owner
John J. Donovan, industrialist
F. F. Handschy
7. Which significant event is associated with the Pickett House in Bellingham?
Opening of Bellingham National Bank
Founding of Fairhaven
First city council meeting
Captain George Pickett's residence
8. What year was the present French Chateauesque Eldridge ‘Castle’ built after earlier iterations burned?
1878
1926
1907
1894
9. Which Bellingham house showcases stained glass windows and a three-story oak staircase, commissioned by Roland Gamwell in 1890?
Gamwell House
Pickett House museum
Lairmont Manor in Fairhaven
Axtell House with apartments
10. Which historic district in Bellingham was platted by Henry Roeder and Edward Eldridge in 1881?
Downtown Historic District
Eldridge Historic District
Fairhaven Historic District
Sehome Historic District
11. In addition to real estate and insurance, what industry was John Joseph Donovan involved in Bellingham?
Shipbuilding trade
Logging industry
Mining operations
Railroad development
12. Which Whatcom County park celebrates its 24th year of Whatcom Senior Day in the Park?