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How much was the church purchased for?

$600 from a Lutheran Bishop in Escanaba, MI in 1937

1000

Where's the Superior Dome?

Marquette, MI

1000

What Railroad uses from Eagle Mills, MI to Marquette, MI?

Lake Superior & Ishpeming

1000

What's the Job Name for the Powers to Goodman Job?

The L547

1000

Which Fast Food Chain was the first to serve breakfast nationwide?

McDonald's, with the introduction of the Egg McMuffin in 1972

1250

When was the new dome for the top of the Church put in?

In April of 1997

1250

What sports are Michigan known for?

Name One of 5 Sports

Baseball, Football, Ice Hockey, Basketball, and Soccer

1250

Does the ELS still run the Sidnaw to Rockland Line?

No

1250

What's the Job Name for the Gladstone to Quinnesec to Gladstone Road Switcher Turn

The L552

1250

Who is credited with inventing the chicken nugget?

Robert C. Baker

In the 1960s

1500

When was the new Iconography put in?

September of 2022

1500

What sports was invented in Michigan?

Snowboarding

1500

What Railroad has the most tracks in the UP of Michigan

CN

1500

Name 1 of the 5 Subdivisions that CN has in the UP of Michigan and Northern Wisconsin

Iron Mountain, Manistique, Marquette Range, Newberry, and Pembine

1500

What was the original name of Burger King?

Insta-Burger King
1750

How long was the original Cedar Shake Steeple on the Church?

60 years

From 1937 to 1997

1750

What's the name of College Hockey Team in Houghton, MI?

Michigan Tech Huskies

1750

What railroad runs from Gladstone, MI to Green Bay, WI

Canadian National

1750

Standard Gauge in the US is?

4 feet 8 1/2 inches

1750

Where was the first drive-through restaurant opened?

In-N-Out Burger in Baldwin Park, California in 1948

2000

Name 1 of the following icons that was installed on September of 2022

Icons of St. John of Kronstadt, St. Onouphrius, St. Paisios, St. Elizabeth the New Martyr, St. Nicholas of Myra, St. Olga, St. Tikhon, St. Photini, St. Susanna, Daniel the Prophet, St. Simeon the God Receiver, and the Holy Forefathers were also part of this installment.

2000

The Upper Peninsula League was a minor league baseball played in the 1890 and 1891 seasons!

Name 1 of the 6 teams in the League

Calumet Red Jackets, Hancock, Houghton, Ishpeming, Marquette Undertakers, and Negaunee

2000

What Railroad runs from Channing, MI to Green Bay, WI?

The Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad

2000

Which of the following diesel locomotives was built only from 1961 to 1963?

A. GE U25B

B. EMD GP30

C. DASH 8-40C

D. Alco RS-11

EMD GP30

2000

What's the worst flavor of Skittles

Grape

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