Grant Street, at Fifth Avenue to Oliver Avenue, during the "hump" removal

1912

Grant Street, at Fifth Avenue to Oliver Avenue, during the

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In the 1900s, 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. December 31st, 1912.
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