View of construction during the hump removal project along Grant Street

1913

View of construction during the hump removal project along Grant Street
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Shows advertisements for Franco-American Plum Pudding, "Bull Durham", and Jason McMorris Distribution. 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. April 3rd, 1913.
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