Joseph Street

From Pittsburgh Streets

For other streets that have been named Joseph Street, see Joseph Street (disambiguation).

Joseph Street
Neighborhood Larimer
Origin of name Probably Joseph Laurent

Joseph Street was first laid out in a plan of lots for the East Liberty Bauverein (Building Association), recorded in 1866. It was likely named for Joseph Laurent, trustee of the association.[1]

Joseph Street was extended southeast of Larimer Avenue in 1901 in the Ball Park plan.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Map of the sub-division of the property of the East Liberty Bauverein: Surveyed and laid out by Rudolph Mueller Dr. Ph. geolegist [sic] topographical engineer & chemist: Joseph Laurent, trustee." Recorded Nov. 8, 1866, Plan Book 3, p. 152. Allegheny County Recorder of Deeds 3778582. [view source]e-lib-bauverein-subdiv-plan
  2. "Ball Park plan of lots: 21st Ward Pittsburg." Laid out June 1901; recorded Oct. 18, 1901, Plan Book 19, p. 56. Allegheny County Recorder of Deeds 3781778. [view source]ball-park-plan