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From: Joann <>
Subject: Re: [CASANFRA] 1893-4 Newly Named SF Streets
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 1999 11:58:15 -0700


>Here is a list of heretofore nameless streets that have been designated in
>the 1893-4 fiscal year by Orders 1884 and 1686. They had been alleys,
>courtyards, back roads and the like. I have their exact locations, if you
>have an interest.

>Shaw Alley

Are you sure they were _nameless_? Shaw Alley was called Sullivan Alley for
a long time -- my Sullivans used to live on the corner of that alley and
Mission Street, and it was named after them, according to one of my
ggg-aunt's obituaries. Also, the 1910 city directory refers to Shaw Alley
as "formerly Sullivan Alley."

What I'd be interested in is why the name was changed and who Shaw was.
>
>Su Jacobsen
>I know that these lists sound pointless to some of you, but they can be
>quite helpful. This one, in fact, came as a result of searching for the
>history of one of San Francisco's early French Bankers. A short street was
>named for him during this naming campaign - Pioche Alley.

<soapbox>There is a sad commentary on the state of the Internet, or this
list in particular -- that you feel you should have to apologize for
providing us with on-topic information. Anyone who feels annoyed about
on-topic information that isn't directly related to their needs should get
off the list, IMHO.</soapbox>

Joann
who is feeling particulary impatient with the world today ... but not with
you, Su. In fact, I just realized that now I know when the switch in names
was made. Thank you. :)

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