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S Berkeley Ave

1024E | from 4114 to 5299

? - present

Possibly part of the Hyde Park annexation in 1889.
In remembrance for $10,000 gift from Boston after the Chicago Fire. Named for a principal Boston thoroughfare. Originally Lord Berkeley of London.

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  • CHS "Chicago Streets" Document:

    «Berkeley Ave., 1025E 4025 to 5300 S.E. In remembrance for $10,000 gift from Boston after the Chicago Fire. Named for a principal Boston thoroughfare. Originally Lord Berkeley of London. Chappel Pl., Hyde Park Terr.»

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  • 2022-04-21 | tew | {'historical_note': ['In remembrance for $10,000 gift from Boston after the Chicago Fire. Named for a principal Boston thoroughfare. Originally Lord Berkeley of London.'], 'tags': [['CA36-Oakland', 'CA41-Hyde Park', 'CA39-Kenwood', 'unlikely story']]}
  • 2022-04-21 | tew | {'suffix_direction': [''], 'text': ['* CHS "Chicago Streets" Document:\r\n> «Berkeley Ave., 1025E 4025 to 5300 S.E. In remembrance for $10,000 gift from Boston after the Chicago Fire. Named for a principal Boston thoroughfare. Originally Lord Berkeley of London. Chappel Pl., Hyde Park Terr.»'], 'tags': [[]]}
  • import | tew | imported from city data portal and CHS "Street Names" document