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

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View of construction during the hump removal project along Grant Street, looking from Sixth Avenue towards Strawberry Way. 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.