Schenley Drive
From Pittsburgh Streets
| Schenley Drive | |
|---|---|
| Neighborhoods | Central Oakland, North Oakland, Squirrel Hill North, Squirrel Hill South |
| Origin of name | Schenley Park or Mary Schenley |
Schenley Drive was named by a city ordinance in 1936.[1] It is named for Schenley Park, through which it runs, or perhaps directly for Mary Schenley, who donated the land for Schenley Park in 1889.
References
- ↑ "An ordinance designating names for the Unnamed Public Highways in West End Park, Riverview Park, Highland Park and Schenley Park." Pittsburgh city ordinance, 1936, no. 272. Passed Aug. 26, 1936; approved Aug. 27, 1936. Ordinance Book 47, p. 409. Reprinted in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Sept. 4, 1936, p. 22 (Newspapers.com 88916227), and Sept. 5, p. 21 (Newspapers.com 88916252). [view source] ordinance-1936-272
