Content referencing Garrett Vliet
City Streets
Commerce Street Arose From a Canal
Planned to reach Mississippi River, it never even got to North Avenue.
Feb 11th, 2019 by Carl BaehrCity Streets
Runaway Horses Plagued Vliet Street
Killing and injuring many in the 19th century. Then the streetcar arrived.
Jan 24th, 2017 by Carl BaehrCity Streets
Ogden and Lyon Almost Obliterated
Park East Freeway would have run to lakefront, eliminating both streets.
Nov 5th, 2015 by Carl Baehr