Where the Streets All Have Names: Marshall Street
The 13th street west of Sheridan Boulevard was originally named Pierce or simply M Street. In 1903 the new U.S. Senators and Supreme Court…
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Where the Streets All Have Names: Lamar Street
Originally “L” Street or Fillmore was the 12th street west of Sheridan was renamed after Lucius Q.C. Lamar in 1903 to reflect the new…
Edgewater City Council Recap: March 21, 2023
The Edgewater City Council met Tuesday, March 21, 2023 for their bi-weekly business meeting. A quorum was present, with Councilperson Donovan joining virtually and Councilperson…
Where the Streets All Have Names: Kendall Street
Originally named Taylor or just K Street, the 11th north to south road west of Sheridan was renamed Kendall Street in 1903 to reflect the…
Where the Streets All Have Names: Jay Street
Originally known as Polk Street, or just J Street, Jay Street was renamed after Founding Father and Chief Justice John Jay in 1903 to…
Edgewater City Council Recap: March 7, 2023
The Edgewater City Council met last Tuesday, March 7th for their bi-monthly business meeting. A quorum was present, with only Council Member Berg absent…
Where the Streets All Have Names: Ingalls Street
Originally named Tyler, or just I Street, the 9th Edgewater street west of Sheridan was renamed Ingalls in 1903. It’s not named after Laura…
Edgewater City Council Recap: February 21, 2023
The Edgewater City Council met last Tuesday, February 21 for their bi-monthly business meeting. Councilperson Berg was absent, but a quorum was present with…
Where the Streets All Have Names: Harlan Street
Originally H or Harrison Street, the 8th road west of Sheridan was renamed after Supreme Court Justice John Marshall Harlan in 1903 to reflect…
Where the Streets All Have Names: Gray Street
Previously known as Calhoun Street, or just G Street, the 7th street west of Sheridan was renamed after George Gray in 1903 to reflect…