Willow Glen History Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of Willow Glen history with the WGBA's trivia quiz! (Find the answers at the bottom of this post.)

1. What was Willow Glen called before it was called Willow Glen?
a. Willow Town
b. The Willows
c. Willows Station
d. McMartyville

2. What year was Willow Glen incorporated into the City of San Jose?
a. 1899
b. 1926
c. 1936
d. 1953

3. What year was Lincoln Avenue widened to two lanes?
a. 1930
b. 1940
c. 1950
d. 1960

4. What was Willow Glen known for?
a. The Peanut Capitol of the World
b. The Horseshoe Capitol of the World
c. The Frog-Jumping Capitol of the World
d. The Canning Capitol of the World

5. What is the oldest continuously run business on Lincoln Avenue in Downtown Willow Glen?
a. Hicklebee's
b. Willow Glen Funeral Home
c. Details Clothing
d. Mann's Jewelers
e. La Villa Delicatessen

6. Which famous baseball player played at Graham Field in Willow Glen?
a. Joe Dimaggio
b. Babe Ruth
c. Lefty O'Doul
d. Willie Mays

ANSWERS:
1. b
2. b
3. a
4. d
5. b
6. a