Grant Street Hump Cut, looking from Sixth Avenue towards Strawberry Way

1913

Grant Street Hump Cut, looking from Sixth Avenue towards Strawberry Way

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View of construction during the hump removal project along the east side of Grant Street, looking north from the corner of Sixth Avenue. The "hump" cut took place in the downtown area known as Grant's Hill. The project began with planning in 1909 and ended with the final cut in 1913. It changed the gradient of Grant Street, Diamond Street, and Oliver, Fifth, Sixth, Webster and Wylie Avenues. June 11th, 1913.
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