from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 6, 2000

THE KID'S CORNER: HISTORY QUIZ

1. True or false: Matthews is Pittsburgh's oldest continuously operating company.

2. Matthews cast the bronze memorial for what famous entertainer? a.) Elvis Presley b.) Red Skelton c.) Lucille Ball d.) all of the above

3. Name the Pittsburgh Pirate whose Hall of Fame plaque was cast in Pittsburgh by Matthews.

4. In 1993, where was Matthews' cast bronze "America the Beautiful" feature plaque installed?

5. Matthews manufactures marking equipment that is used on all types of consumer products. Why are dates printed on the bottom of soda pop cans?

6. During the growth of the steel, glass, railroad and ship-building industries in Pittsburgh's industrial revolution, what new service was created to serve their needs?

7. How is the white stripe placed on a car's tires?

8. In 1912, Matthews revolutionized the printing industry with what invention?

9. Matthews played a leading role in the development of what item that is found on every store shelf?

10. What was one of Matthews' earliest products that is still used today?

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ANSWERS:

  1. True - Matthews was established in 1850 by John Dixon Matthews.
  2. d.) all of the above.
  3. Roberto Clemente.
  4. At the summit of Pikes Peak to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the writing of "America the Beautiful."
  5. They allow tracking of each can throughout its creation all the way to a store shelf.
  6. Identification - marking, to distinguish one brand from another.
  7. Matthews' Stripe-It machine makes these marks on the tires.
  8. The vulcanized printing plate used by the packaging industry.
  9. The UPC bar code symbol that is scanned to identify the prices of items.
  10. Hand-held rubber stamps.