Indiana Quick Quiz
- Where was the Western Electric factory located that made telephones for AT&T Bell?
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How many people were employed at Western Electric in the 1960’s?
- Where was the public announcement of Touch Tone dialing made?
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When did Western Electric cease doing business in Indianapolis?
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November 16, 1963 The first touch-tone telephones roll off the line at the Bell Telephone Western Electric plant on the east side of Indianapolis.
November 19, 1752 George Rogers Clark is born in Virginia. He becomes the “Conqueror of the Old Northwest,” taking Vincennes from the British.
November 20, 1880 Governor James “Blue Jeans” Williams dies in office. He lies in state at the Marion County Courthouse. Lt. Gov. Isaac Gray serves the remaining two months of the Governor’s term.
November 21, 1959 Chrysler Field House opens in New Castle. It is the world’s largest high school gym
Where in Indiana
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Answers: 1. 2525 Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis 2. 8,000 3. The Seattle World's Fair in 1962 4. 1984
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