Current Street

N Humboldt Blvd W

3000W | from 1600 to 2198

? - present

Named after Baron Von Humboldt, a German traveler and naturalist. Named by Hess & Hansbrough. Along with H. Greenbaum subdivided land and is known as the Father of Humboldt Park.

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Source Notes

  • CHS "Chicago Streets" Document:

    «Humboldt Blvd., 3000W 1600 to 2169N. Named after Baron Von Humboldt, a German travelor and naturalist. Named by Hess & Hansbrough. Along with H. Greenbaum subdivided land and is known as the Father of Humboldt Park.»

Edit History

  • 2022-02-24 | tew | {'historical_note': ['Named after Baron Von Humboldt, a German traveler and naturalist. Named by Hess & Hansbrough. Along with H. Greenbaum subdivided land and is known as the Father of Humboldt Park.'], 'text': ['* CHS "Chicago Streets" Document:\r\n> «Humboldt Blvd., 3000W 1600 to 2169N. Named after Baron Von Humboldt, a German travelor and naturalist. Named by Hess & Hansbrough. Along with H. Greenbaum subdivided land and is known as the Father of Humboldt Park.»'], 'tags': [['named after person', 'german']]}
  • import | tew | imported from city data portal and CHS "Street Names" document