Notes:Washington Place

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  • Source:Ordinance-1910-715: "Washington, from Grant blvd. to Fifth av., old 5th, 7th and 9th wds., changed to Epiphany, 2d and 3d wds."
  • Source:Park-improvement: "The resolution changing the name of Foxhurst, formerly Franklin street, to Epiphany street, was affirmatively recommended. An ordinance changing the name of Epiphany street, formerly Washington street, to Washington place, is before councils."
  • Source:Mass-of-bills: "Other measures vetoed by the mayor and the reasons he gave for his action follow: . . . An ordinance changing the name of Foxhurst street to 'Epiphany' street, because there was no reason to support the change and the constant changing of street names adds considerable const to the city in advertising, as well as a confusion to the public. . . . Among the important measures signed by Mayor Magee were the following: . . . changing the name of Epiphany street to Washington place, . . . ." Same story in Source:Firemen-get-no-increase, Source:Mayor-signs-115.
  • Source:Ordinance-1911-144: "An ordinance changing the name of Epiphany street, between Grant boulevard and Fifth avenue, to 'Washington place.'"
  • Source:Ordinance-1911-145: "An ordinance changing the name of Foxhurst street, between Epiphany street and Fullerton street, to 'Epiphany street.'" — This is a different street: see Epiphany Street.