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On Sundays in 1902, horse races were held on the street. Street cars were placed on the avenue for the first time on February 7, 1904. | On Sundays in 1902, horse races were held on the street. Street cars were placed on the avenue for the first time on February 7, 1904. | ||
The last controversy to arise about the avenue | The last controversy to arise about the avenue came in 1908 when some residents wanted a park in the middle of the street. This issue was settled on August 26th when the city and property owners agreed on a park boulevard. This was later used for the [[PEONY TRAIL]]. | ||
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Kruse, Len. "The Long Fight for Grandview Avenue," ''My Old Dubuque'', Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, 2000, p. 120-122 | Kruse, Len. "The Long Fight for Grandview Avenue," '''My Old Dubuque''', Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, 2000, p. 120-122 | ||
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Revision as of 18:48, 13 December 2017
GRANDVIEW AVENUE. One of the most prominent north-south roadways in the city, Grandview is often remembered for the PEONY TRAIL. The history of the street, however, goes well beyond flowers.
In 1871 the present Grandview Avenue was called "Boundary" due to its position on the western city limit. The renaming of the road to Grand View has been thought to result from a city council discussion. The grand view from the bluff was the inspiration.
The city engineer was ordered to plot and stake out a 64-foot wide avenue. Angles were to be reduced to gentle curves. The street was to run from Julien (now University) Avenue to Southern Avenue in as straight a line as possible.
Fences belonging to residents were to be moved back or removed entirely. Petitions against the proposed action were received, but the city moved ahead. After twenty-one lawsuits were settled, the road was finished and opened on May 1, 1873. In 1985 the street was to be macadamized. When residents found the ordinance for paving had not been signed by the mayor, they refused to pay. The city counter sued and eventually the case ended up before the Iowa Supreme Court. The property owners won; the city had to pay the costs of paving.
Sidewalks were added in September, 1878. Street lights were placed in 1881.
On Sundays in 1902, horse races were held on the street. Street cars were placed on the avenue for the first time on February 7, 1904.
The last controversy to arise about the avenue came in 1908 when some residents wanted a park in the middle of the street. This issue was settled on August 26th when the city and property owners agreed on a park boulevard. This was later used for the PEONY TRAIL.
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Kruse, Len. "The Long Fight for Grandview Avenue," My Old Dubuque, Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, 2000, p. 120-122