Chandler Museum Virtual Cache

The Chandler Museum collects, preserves and interprets Chandler and central Arizona history. Entrance to the museum is FREE and it is open during the following hours:

In order to successfully claim this cache, visit the museum, sign the guest list at the front desk with your team name, and e-mail me, at Highpointer.Geocaching@gmail.com, the answers to at least seven out the eight following questions after visiting (no Internet "finds"):

1) While Chandler in recent years has been a growing city, in two consecutive decades during the 20th century the population of Chandler actually declined.

a. In what two decades did Chandler’s population decline, and what was the population at the beginning, middle, and end of this period?

b. What was the cause of this population decline, and what event(s) helped the population of Chandler recover?

2) On display is a 1927 Chandler Sedan, manufactured in Ohio. This early American automobile featured several characteristics that differ from that of modern cars. For this car:

a. What metal was used in the grille?

b. What is used to upholster the seats, and where does this material come from?

c. How was the frame constructed, and why does this method of construction contribute to the rarity of Chandler automobiles?

3) Who mailed the first letter posted at the Chandler post office, and what was the price of the stamp on it?

4) Who signed the teacher's contract from 1915, and what was her monthly salary?

5) In what year did the Goodyear School open, in what year did it become segregated, in what year did it close, and in what year was the last building demolished?

6) What are numbered farm tools 5, 10, and 14?

7) How much did a souvenir program for the Chandler Rodeo cost in 1956? How much did a general admission ticket cost in 1958? What was the attendance during that year?

8) What company manufactured the “Springtime” iced tea spoon found in an air duct during the renovation of the McCullough – Price House, and what family used this spoon?

Please don't post the answers here, even if encrypted.

Note: If the answers to any of the above questions appear to be missing, then simply skip that question. If you like, you can suggest a replacement question with answer.