Online Scavenger Hunt Answer Key

Nyjah Johnson
6 days ago
4 min read

In celebration of our 25th year, we hosted an interactive challenge and invited participants to test their knowledge of Chicago bungalows and the Chicago Bungalow Association. All answers were located throughout our website, encouraging participants to explore useful resources and learn more along the way.

How it worked:

Participants answered each question in the online scavenger hunt questionnaire.
All the answers were found on different sections of the website, prompting exploration of our menu and resources.
Completed questionnaires were submitted for a chance to win free prizes!

For those who participated and are curious to see how they did, we're sharing the official answer key below. Thank you to everyone who took part and helped us celebrate this milestone!

Online Scavenger Hunt Answer Key

1. Did the bungalow style come from the east coast or the west coast?

Answer: West Coast

Found on The Chicago Bungalow page under the About section on the menu:

"What started as a casual California cottage in the late 19th century quickly spread east to growing cities, like Chicago, during the early 20th century."

and

"California Beginnings: 'The bungalow was the first architectural trend to originate in the western United States (Southern California) and spread east.'"

2. Approximately how many bungalows were built in Chicago?

Answer: 80,000

Found on The Chicago Bungalow page under the About section on the menu:

"The Bungalow Belt: An estimated 80,000 bungalows make up 'The Bungalow Belt,' stretching along the outskirts of Chicago in a crescent shape between the suburbs and what used to be the industrial neighborhoods outside the Loop."

3. What years were Chicago bungalows built?

Answer: 1910- mid 1930's

Found on The Chicago Bungalow page under the About section on the menu:

"Defining The Chicago Bungalow and Other Bungalow Varieties: Chicago Bungalow, 1910-mid 1930's"

4. What year was CBA founded?

Answer: 2000

Found under Our History on the About page:

"The Chicago Bungalow Association (CBA) was created in September 2000 by Mayor Richard M. Daley to ensure that the 80,000 one and one-half story homes that have been the foundation of family lives and neighborhoods for over 100 years would continue to do so for the next century."

5. How many Historic Bungalow Districts are listed on the National Register of Historic Places?

Answer: 15

Found on the Bungalow Historic Districts page under the About section on the menu:

"With strong community support, we have created 15 Historic Bungalow Districts in which homeowners can receive property tax freezes for up to 12 years, and take pride in their neighborhoods."

6. Which available program provides free home energy services and improvements?

Answer: Home Energy Savings Program

Found on Available Programs page:

"Home Energy Savings Program: The Chicago Bungalow Association in partnership with ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, provide customers with free home energy services and improvements."

7. Who won the Interior Restoration category of the 2011 Driehaus Bungalow Awards?

Answer: Armrhad & Cecily J.

Found using the filters on the Driehaus Awards Gallery page under the Awards section on the menu:

"Interior Restoration, 2011, Winner, Armrhad & Cecily J., Auburn Gresham"

8. What are three signs that your roof shingles may need to be replaced?

Answer: Curling Edges, Cracks, Balding

Found on the Roofs & Gutters page within the Maintain Your Home page under the How-To section of the menu:

"When shingles need replacing: Curling Edges, Cracks, Balding"

9. What is the name for the white powdery substance that can appear on the face of your brick?

Answer: Efflorescence

Found on the Masonry & Walls page within the Maintain Your Home page under the How-To section of the menu:

"Common problems affecting your masonry: Efflorescence—A white powdery substance found on the face of your brick. This is actually salt that has migrated to the surface, usually due to repointing a wall with mortar that is too hard for soft historic brick."

10. Should you air seal your attic before adding insulation?

Answer: Yes

Found on the Energy Saving Measures page within the Maintain Your Home page under the How-To section of the menu:

"Interior Airsealing: Always airseal first! Airsealing is the least expensive and most important part of keeping out air infiltration. Do this before insulating and it will make a huge difference."

BONUS QUESTION: A common window myth is that your bungalow’s original wood windows are where the bulk of your energy loss occurs and are causing your high utility bills. On average, what percentage of air leaks through windows?

Answer: 10%

Found in the Window Myths document linked on the Windows page within the Maintain Your Home page under the How-To section section of the menu:

"MYTH: Your old windows are where the bulk of your energy loss occurs and are causing your high utility bills. FACT: On average, only 10% of air leaks enter through windows! ONLY 10%! (Heat rises up, after all.)"