The History of Detroit Street Names
This film shows Detroit in the old days. It teaches about judge Woodward and why Woodward, Gratiot, Michigan Avenue, Fort Street, and Jefferson Avenue are shaped like a spoke of…
circa 1955: The canopy of Detroit’s Sheraton-Cadillac hotel. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)
Three Lions / GettyimagesThis film shows Detroit in the old days. It teaches about judge Woodward and why Woodward, Gratiot, Michigan Avenue, Fort Street, and Jefferson Avenue are shaped like a spoke of a wheel. It also explains why all other roads are designed the way it is today. This video includes wonderful old footage of Detroit, old cars and trucks, and grand Detroit homes.
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