HISTORY: Street Name Changes; New York City (Manhattan), New York, NY *********************************************************************** Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Judy Banja OCRed and proofread by Judy Banja Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Valentine's Manual of Old New York No. 7, New Series 1923 Edited by Henry Collins Brown New York: Valentine's Manual, Inc., 15 East 40th St. ~ [Note: no pages of the Manual have been omitted. There are pages of photos interspersed with the text of this article in the Manual.] VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 65 STREET NAMES WHICH HAVE BEEN CHANGED OR ARE NOW OBSOLETE IN THE BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY - 1922. By George Henry Stegmann The following information regarding Old New York Streets was obtained from the following sources: VALENTINE'S MANUAL 1855; 1860; 1861; 1862; 1864; 1865; 1866. Haswell - Reminiscences of an Octogenarian. Hill - Story of a Street (Wall Street). Historical Guide to the City of New York - . Innes - New Amsterdam and its People. Jenkins - The Greatest Street in the World. Jenkins - The old Boston Post Road. Lossing - History of New York City. Lamb - History of New York City. Mott - New York City of Yesterday. Pasko - New York Old and New. Post - Old Streets, Roads, Lanes, etc., of New York. Riker - History of Harlem. Valentine - History of New York City. Wilson - New York Old and New. Plan of the City of New York, 1665, Duke's Plan. " 1695, " " 1728, Jas. Lyne. " 1742, D. Grim. " 1764, S. Bellini. " 1755, F. Maerschaick. " 1766, B. Ratzer. " 1775, John Montressor. " 1797. " 1803, Goerck & Mangin. " 1807, Wm. Bridges. " 1817, T. H. Poppelton. " 1851. " 1865. " 1868. Bromley's Atlas of the Borough of Manhattan. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 66 [Many street names have been entirely discontinued. Old Love Lane, formerly Twenty-first Street west of Fifth Avenue, is a case in point. And this list might easily be lengthened. We ought to celebrate great Americans when new names are needed, and get away from the tiresome numerical system heretofore slavishly followed.] Abingdon Place was the former name of West 12th St. between Hudson and Greenwich Sts. It was laid out about 1807; known then as Cornelia St.; in 1817 known as Scott St. Abingdon Road, see Love Lane. Abattoir Place was the former name of West 12th St. between 11th Ave. and the Hudson River. Achmuty Lane was in block bounded by Water, South, Pike and Rutgers Sts. Adams Place was the former name of West Broadway between Spring and Prince Sts. Albany Avenue formerly ran from 26th St. between 5th and Madison Ave. northwesterly, crossing 5th Ave. between 29th and 30th St. to the corner of 6th Ave. and 42nd St., then northerly on the present line of 6th Ave. to 93rd St. Albion Place was the former name of East 4th St. between 2nd Ave. and the Bowery. Amity Alley (or Amity Place) was formerly in the rear of No. 216 Wooster St. Amity Lane was a country lane which commenced at Broadway, about fifty feet north of Bleecker St. and ran northwesterly to 6th Ave. just south of 4th St. Amity Street was the former name of West 3rd St. between Broadway and 6th Ave. Amos Street was the former name of West 10th St. between Greenwich Ave. and the Hudson River. Ann Street was the former name of Grand St. between Broadway and the Bowery. It was laid out in 1797 and its name was changed to Grand St. in 18077. Ann Street was the former name of Elm St. between Reade and Franklin Sts. Name was changed in 1807. Anthony Street, Duane St. was called by this name at one time. Anthony Street was the former name of Worth St. between Hudson and Baxter Sts. It was laid out in 1795; known in 1797 as Catherine St.; known in 1807 as Anthony St. Arch Place was in the rear of No. 109 Canal St., between Church St. and West Broadway. Arden Street was the former name of Morton St. between Varrick and Bleecker St.; name was changed in 1829. It was also called Eden St. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 69 Arundel Street was the former name of Clinton St. from Division to Houston Sts. It was laid out about 1760; name changed to Clinton St. in 1828. Art Street was the former name of Astor Place. Originally it was a lane leading from the Bowery to a part of the Stuyvesant Farm. It was known as Art St. in 1807. Ashland Place was the former name of Perry St. between Waverly Place and Greenwich Ave. Asylum Street was the former name of West 4th St., between 6th Ave. and 13th St. Augustus Street was the former name of City Hall Place. It was laid out about 1795; known as Augustus St. in 1797. Bache Street, Beach St. was called by this name at one time. Bailey Street was laid out through the New York Common Lands, it ran from Broadway to Albany Ave. between 25th and 26th Sts. Bancker Street, Duane St. was at one time called by this name. Bancker Street was the former name of Madison St. between Catherine and Pearl Sts. It was projected about 1750: known as Bancker St. in 1755; known as Madison St. since. Bannon Street was the former name of Spring St. Bar Street as laid out, ran from Grand St. to the East River between Scammel and Jackson Sts. It was also called Fir St. Barley Street was the former name of Duane St. from Rose to Hudson Sts. It was laid out in 1791; name changed to Duane St. in 1807. Barrack Street was the former name of Tyron Row (now obsolete); known by this name in 1766. Barrick Street; Exchange Place was known by this name at one time. Barrow Street, West Washington Place, between Macdougal and West 4th St. was known by this name at one time. Batavia Lane was name of Batavia Street. Battoe Street; Dey St. was so called at one time. Bayard Place, now called Charles Lane; a narrow street running from Washington West St. between Charles and Perry Sts. Bayard Street, Stone St. was so called at one time. Beaver Lane was the first name of Morris St. Bedlow Street was the former name of Madison St. between Catherine and Montgomery Sts. It was known by this name in 1797; known as Bancker St. in 1817. Belevedere Place was the former name of West 10th St. Benson's Lane was the former name of Elm St. Bever Graft, Bever Straat, Bever Paatjie, were the Dutch names of Beaver St. from Broadway to Broad St. Beurs Straat was the Dutch name of Whitehall St. Bloomfield Street formerly ran from No. 7 10th Ave. to the Hudson River (now closed). VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 70 Bloomingdale Road started at 23rd St., being the continuation of Broadway at that point. It followed the present Broadway as far as 86th St., where it veered easterly, running between Broadway and Amsterdam Ave. At 104th St. it again followed the line of Broadway until reaching 107th St., where it turned slightly westerly until it met the present easterly roadway of Riverside Drive, following it to 116th St., where it turned easterly, crossing Broadway at 126th St. and meeting Old Broadway at Manhattan St. (the present Old Broadway between Manhattan St. and 133rd St. is a part of the original road). From 133rd St. it ran slightly east of the present Broadway into Hamilton Place at 138th St., following Hamilton Pl. to its termination at Amsterdam Ave. and 144th St., from there running northeasterly and ending at the junction of Kingsbridge Road, just east of St. Nicholas Ave. and 147th St. Bogart Street formerly ran from No. 539 West St. west to the Hudson River. Boorman Terrace, West 32nd St. between 8th and 9th Ave. Boston Post Road, see Eastern Post Road. Bott Street was the former name of Elm St. Boulevard, The, was the former name of Broadway from 59th to 155th St., it was opened in 1868 and name changed to Broadway on Jan. 1, 1899. Boulevard Place was the former name of West 130th St. from 5th to Lenox Ave. Bowery Lane. The Bowery was called by this name in 1760; since 1807 known as the Bowery. Bowery Place was in the rear of No. 49 Christie St., between Canal and Hester Sts. Bowling Green, Cherry St. was called by this name at one time. Breedweg, Breedwegh. Broadway between Bowling Green and Park Row was known by these names during the Dutch occupancy of the City. Brevoort Place was the former name of West 10th St. between Broadway and University Place. Brewers Hill was the former name of Gold St. Bride Street was the former name of Minetta St. from Bleecker St. to the bend in the street. Bridge Street was one of the former names of Elm St. Broad Wagon Way, The, was the name of Broadway in 1670. Broadway Alley formerly ran from No. 153 East 26th St. north to 27th St. Brook Street was the former name of Hancock St. Brouwer Straat (Brewer's St.) was the name of the Dutch first gave to the present Stone St. It was one of the earliest streets laid out by them and received this name on account of the Brewery of the West India Co. being located on it. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 73 Since 1797 has been known as Stone St., having been called High St. in 1674, and Duke St. in 1691. Brugh Straet (Bridge Street) was one of the early Dutch Streets and received this name on account of it being the street which led to the bridge over the Canal in Broad St.; known as Bridge St. in 1674; as Hull St. in 1691; and as Bridge St. since 1728. Brugh Steegh (Bridge Lane) was a narrow street, about twenty-two feet wide, which ran between Bridge and Stone Sts. It was closed about 1674. Budd Street was the former name of Van Dam St. Bullock Street was the former name of Broome St.; known by this name in 1766; since 1807 known as Broome St. Burgers Path was the Dutch name of a part of William St. Burling Lane was a country road which commenced at the present Broadway, between 17th and 18th Sts., and ran southwesterly, meeting the Southampton Road at about the present 6th Ave. and 16th St. Burnet Street was the former name of Water St. between Wall St. and Maiden Lane. Burr Street was the former name of Charlton St. Burrows Street was the former name of Grove St. In 1807 was known as Columbia St. and since 1817 as Burrows St. Burton Street was the former name of LeRoy St. from Varrick to Bleecker Sts. Bushwick Street was the former name of Tompkins St. Camden Place was the former name of East 11th St. between Avenue B and C. Caroline Street was at the head of Duane St. Slip. Carroll Place was the former name of Bleecker St. between West Broadway and Thompson St. Cartmans Arcade was an Alley which ran south at No. 171 Delancey St., now closed. Catherine Place was the former name of Catherine Lane. Catherine Street was the former name of Worth St.; known in 1797 as Catherine St.; in 1807 as Anthony St. Catherine Street was the former name of Waverly Pl. between Christopher and West 12th St.; known by this name in 1807. Catherine Street was the former name of Mulberry St. between Bayard and Bleecker St.; known by this name in 1797. Catherine Street was the former name of Pearl St. between Broadway and Elm St.; was also called Magazine St. Cato's Lane started at the Eastern Post Road, about the present 2nd Ave. between 52nd and 53rd St., and ran southeasterly to the East River at Ave. A between 50th and 51st Sts. Chapel Street was the former name of West Broadway from Murray to Canal St.; known by this name in 1797; name changed to College Place in 1830. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 74 Chappel Street was the former name of Beekman St. Charles Alley was the former name of Charles Lane. Charlotte Street was the former name of Pike St. between Cherry and Division Sts.; was known by this name in 1791. Chatham Street was the former name of Park Row. This street was originally part of the Bowery; called Chatham St. in 1774, changed to Park Row in 1886. Cheapside was the former name of Hamilton St. between Catherine and Market Sts.; was known by this name in 1797; name changed to Hamilton St. on Aug. 27, 1827. Chestnut Street was the former name of Howard St. between Broadway and Mercer Sts.; known in 1807 as Hester St. Chester Street was the former name of West 4th St. between Bank and Christopher Sts. Chrystie Street was the former name of Cherry St. Church Lane was one of the first streets laid out in the village of Harlem, it ran from 117th St. between 3rd and 4th Aves. northerly to 120th St., then northeasterly, crossing 3rd Ave. at 121st St., 2nd Ave. at 123rd St. and ending at the Harlem River between 125th and 126th Sts. Church Street was the former name of Exchange Place between Broadway and William St. Clenderring's Lane was a country road which started in Central Park about on line with 6th Ave. and 105th St. and ran westerly along the southerly side of 105th St. to the middle of the block between Columbus and Amesterdam Ave., then southwesterly to the Bloomingdale Road, at about a point fifty feet south of 103rd St. Clermont Street was the former name of Mercer St.; known in 1797 as First St. and since 1807 as Mercer St. Clermont Street was the former name of Hester St. between Center St. and Broadway and of Howard St. between Broadway and Mercer St. Clinton Place was the former name of West 8th St., from Broadway to 6th Ave. Colden Street was the former name of Duane St., from Lafayette to Rose St.; known by this name in 1803. College Place was the former name of West Broadway from Barclay to Warren Sts.; known in 1755 as Chapel St.; name changed to College Pl. in 1830. Collet Street was the former name of Center St. from Hester to Pearl Sts.; known by this name in 1807 to 1817. Columbia Place was the former name of a part of 8th St. Columbia Street was the former name of Grove St.; was also called Burrows and Cozine Sts. Columbia Street was the former name of Jersey St. Commerce Street was the former name of Barrow St. Commons Street. Park Row was so called at one time. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 77 Concord Street was the former name of West Broadway from Canal to 4th Sts. Congress Place was the former name of an Alley in the rear of No. 4 Congress St. Coopers Street was the former name of Fletcher St. Cop Street was the former name of State St. Cornelia Street was the former name of West 12th St. between Greenwich Ave. and Hudson St. Cottage Place was the former name of East 3rd St. between Avenue B and C. Cottage Row was the former name of 4th Ave. between 18th and 19th Sts. Crabapple Street was the former name of Pike St. Cropsie Street was the former name of State St. Cozine Street was the former name of Grove St. Cross Street was the former name of Park St. Crown Point Street was the former name of Grand St. from the Bowery to the East River. Crown Point Street was the former name of Corlears St. Crown Point Street was the former name of Water St. between Montgomery St. and the East River. Crown Street was the former name of Park St.; known in 1797 as Cross St. Crown Street was the former name of Liberty St.; it was laid out about 1690; at one time called Tienhoven St.; name changed to Liberty St. in 1783. Custom House St. was the former name of Pearl St., between Whitehall St. and Hanover Square. David Street was the former name of Bleecker St., between Broadway and Hancock St.; name changed in 1829. David Street was the former name of Clarkson St. between Varrick and Hudson Sts. Decatur Place was the former name of 7th St. between 1st Ave. and Avenue A. Depau Row was the former name of Bleecker St. between Thompson and Sullivan Sts. Desbrosses Street was the former name of Grand St. between Broadway and Varrick St. Dirty Lane was the former name of South William St. This street was opened about 1656 and was called by the Dutch Slyck Steegh, meaning Dirty Lane. In 1674 it was called Mill Street Lane; name changed to South William St. about 1832. Division Street was the former name of Fulton St. between Broadway and West. St. Dixson's Row was the name given to a part of 110th St. between 8th and Columbus Ave. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 78 Dock Street was the former name of Pearl St. between Whitehall St. and Hanover Square. Dock Street was the former name of Water St. between Coenties Slip and Beekman St. Dommic Street was the former name of Dowling St. Donovan's Lane was near No. 474 Pearl St. Duggan Street was the former name of Canal St. between Center and West Sts. Duke Street was the former name of Stone St. During the Dutch times a part was known as Brouwers Straet, and another part as Hoogh Straet; in 1674 was known as High St. and a part as Stone St. In 1691 it was called Duke St. and since 1797 has been known as Stone St. This street was the first to be paved with stone in the City. Duke Street was the former name of Vanderwater St.; it was known by this name in 1755. Duncomb Piace was the former name of East 128th St. between 2nd and 3rd Aves. Dunscombe Place was the former name of East 50th St. between 1st Ave. and Beekman Place. Dunham Place was the former name of an Alley running south from 142 West 33rd St., now closed. Dwar's Street was the former name of Exchange Place between Broadway and Broad St. Dyes Street. Dey Street was so called in 1767. Eagle Street was the former name of Hester St.; it was laid out about 1750; known in 1755 as Hester St.; in 1766 as Eagle St., and since 1807 as Eagle St. East Bank Street was an old road in Greenwich Village; it ran from 7th and Greenwich Ave. northeasterly to the Union Road in the block now bounded by 6th and 7th Aves., 13th and 14th Sts. East Court was in West 22nd St. near 6th Ave.; now closed. East George Street was the former name of Market St. Eastern Post Road started at the present Broadway and 23rd St. and ran northeasterly across Madison Square to about 30th St. just west of Lexington Ave.; it then ran northerly, parallel to Lexington Ave. to 36th St., there veering easterly, crossing 3rd Ave. at 45th St. and then running northerly, midway between 2nd and 3rd Ave. to 50th St., where it turned northeasterly. Crossing 2nd Ave. at 52nd St., from there it ran northerly, midway between 1st and 2nd Aves. At 57th St. it turned slightly westerly, crossing 2nd Ave. at 62nd St., 3rd Ave. at 72nd, and Lexington Ave. at 76th St. It then ran northerly and northeasterly, recrossing Lexington Ave. at 77th St., then northeasterly, northerly and northwesterly, crossing 5th Ave. at 90th St., then northerly through VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 81 Central Park, recrossing 5th Ave. at 109th St., 4th Ave. at 115th St., then northeasterly between 3rd and 4th Ave. to the Harlem River at 130th St. and 3rd Ave. This road was also called the Boston Post Road. It was closed in 1839. East Place formerly ran in the rear of Nos. 184-186 East 3rd St., between Avenue B and C. East Road was the former name of 4th Ave. between 37th and 90th Sts. East Street was the former name of Mangin St. East Tompkins Place was the former name of East 11th St. between Ave. A and B. Eden Street was the former name of Morton St. between Bedford and Bleeker Sts. It was also called Arden St. Eden's Alley; see Ryder's Alley. Edgar Street was the former name of Morris St. Edgars Alley was the former name of Exchange Alley. Eighth Street was the former name of Hancock St. Elbow Street was the former name of Cliff St. Eliza Street was the former name of Waverly Place. Eliza Street was a country road on the Kips Bay Farm. It started in the block bounded by 2nd and 3rd Aves., 28th and 29th Sts., and ran northeasterly, crossing 2nd Ave. at 35th St. and ended at 39th St., between 1st and 2nd Aves. It ran at right angle to two other old roads; Kips Bay St. and Maria St. Ellet's or Elliotts Alley was the name by which Mill Lane was known in about 1664. Elm Street was the former name of Lafayette St. between Worth and Spring Sts. Erie Place was the former name of Duane St. between Washington and West Sts. Exchange Court was in the rear of No. 74 Exchange Place. Exchange Street was the former name of Beaver St. between William and Pearl Sts. Exchange Street was the former name of Whitehall St. Exchange Street was the former name of Marketfield St. In 1791 was called Petticoat Lane. Extra Place was an alley which ran north from 1st St. between the Bowery and 2nd Ave. Factory Street was the former name of Waverly Place between Christopher and Bank Sts. It was also called Catherine St. Fair Street was the former name of Fulton St. from Broadway to the Hudson River, east of Broadway it was called Partition St. It was laid out about 1720. Farlow's Court was formerly in the rear of Nos. 153, 155, 157, 159 and 161 Worth St. Fayette Street was the former name of Oliver St. It was known as Oliver St. since 1825. From Park Row to Madison Sts. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 82 Feitner's Lane, see Verdant Lane. Ferry Street was the former name of Bayard St. Ferry Street was the former name of Peck Slip. Ferry Street was the former name of Jackson St. between Division and Cherry Sts.; was known by this name in 1807; was also called Ferry Place. Ferry Street was the former name of Scamel St. Field Street, Fieldmarket Street were the former names of Marketfield St. Fir Street ran from Grand St. to the East River between Scammel and Jackson Sts., now closed, it was also called Bar St. Fifth Street was the former name of Orchard St. Fifth Street was the former name of Thompson St. Fifth Street was the former name of Washington St. First Street was the former name of Christie St. from Division to Houston St. was known by this name in 1766. First Street was the former name of Merces St. was called Clermont St. in 1797; since 1807 known as Mercer St. First Street was a former name of Greenwich St. Fisher's Court was in the rear of Nos. 22, 24 and 26 Oak Street, between Roosevelt and James Sts. Fisher Street was the former name of Bayard St., from the Bowery to Division St., known by this name in 1755; since 1807 known as Bayard St. Fitzroy Place was the former name of West 28th St. between 8th and 9th Aves. Fitzroy Road, see Roy Road. Flattenbarrack Street was one of the former names of Exchange Place, between Broadway and Broad St., it was known by this name in 1728. Fourth Street was the former name of Allen St. between Division and Houston Sts. Fourth Street was the former name of West Broadway between Canal and West 4th Streets. Franklin Terrace was in the rear of No. 364 West 36th St. French Church Street was the former name of Pine Street between Broadway and William St. Front Street was the former name of Greenwich St. Fulton Street was a former name of Nassau St. Garden Lane was the former name of Exchange Alley; was also known as Tin Pot Alley. Garden Row was the former name of Nos. 140 to 158 West 11th St. Garden Street was one of the former names of Exchange Place. This Street was laid out during the Dutch rule and was called by them Tuyn (Garden) Straet; in 1691 it was known as Church St., in 1728 as Garden St. and a part as Flattenbarrack; in 1797, it was all called Garden St. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 85 Garden Street was the former name of Cherry St. from Montgomery to Corlaers Sts. Gardiner Street was the former name of Tompkins St. Gen. Greene Street was the former name of Governeur St. George Street was the former name of Beekman St. George Street was the former name of Bleeker St. between Hancock and Bank Sts. George Street was the former name of Hudson St. George Street was the former name of Market St. between Division and Cherry Sts. It was known by this name in 1791. George Street was the former name of Park St. George Street was the former name of Rose St. George Street was the former name of Spruce St. It was laid out about 1725 as George St.; in 1817 it was known as Little George St. Germain Street was the former name of Carmine St. Gibb Alley ran from Madison St., between Oliver and James Sts., northwesterly about one-half a block. Gilbert Street was the former name of Barrow St. between Bleeker and West 4th Sts. Gilford Place was the former name of East 44th St. between 3rd and Lexington Ave. Glassmakers Street, Glazier Street, was a former name of William St. between Pearl and Wall Sts. Glover Place was one of the former names of Thompson St, between Spring and Prince Sts. Golden Hill was the former name of John St. between William and Pearl Sts. Grand Avenue was the former name of 125th St. Great Dock Street was one of the former names of Pearl St. This street was known in 1657 as Pearl St.; in the same year was also known as Hoogh St. and the Waal; in 1691 as Great Dock and Great Queen Sts.; in 1728 as Queen St.; in 1728 as Queen St. in 1797 it was known as Pearl St. as far north as Park Row, the rest being called Magazine St. Since 1807 the entire street has been known as Pearl St. Great George Street was the name Broadway, north of the City Hall Park, was known by in 1791. Great Kiln Road see Southampton Road. Green Alley or Lane was the former name of Liberty Place. Greenwich Lane was the former name of Gansevoort and Greenwich Ave. Greenwich Street, Washington St. was called by this name at one time. Green Street was a former name of Liberty St. Garry Place was the former name of West 35th St. between 7th and 8th Aves. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 86 Hamilton Place was the former name of West 51st St. between Broadway and 8th Ave. Hammersly Street was the former naive of West Houston Street between Macdougal St. and the Hudson River. Hammond Street was the former name of West 11th St. between Greenwich Ave. and the Hudson River. Hanson Place was the former name of 2nd Ave., between 124th and 125th Sts. Harlem Lane. The present St. Nicholas Ave. from 110th to 123rd Sts. was called by this name; it was part of the Kingsbridge Road. Harlem Road (The Old) was a country road leading to the Village of Harlem; it started at the junction of the Eastern Post Road in the Central Park about on a line of 108th St. and between 5th and Lenox Ave. running northeasterly; crossing Madison Ave. at between 113th and 114th Sts., Park Ave. between 115th and 116th Sts., Lexington Ave. between 117th and 118th Sts.; 2nd Ave. at 123rd St.; 1st Ave. at 125th St., and ending at the Harlem River at the foot of 126th St. Harlem Road started at the Eastern Post Road, about the present 95th St. between Madison and 5th Ave. and ran northeasterly, crossing Madison Ave. at 99th St.; Park Ave. at 108th St., Lexington Ave. at 116th St. and ending at the Harlem River at 129th St. Harmon Street was the former name of East Broadway; it was originally a lane, known as Love Lane that led to the Rutger's Farm. Harsen's Lane was a country road which connected the Village of Harsenville (70th St. & Broadway) with the eastern part of the Island; it commenced at the Bloomingdale Road (the present Broadway) between 71st and 72nd Sts. and ran easterly about on line of the present 71st and ended at the Middle Road; the present 5th Ave. and 71st St. Hazard Street was the former name of King St. Heer Graft (High Ditch) was the name given by the Dutch to the present Broad St. between Beaver and Pearl Sts. in 1657; it was one of the earliest streets laid out in the City, and received its name on account of the narrow Canal which ran through the center. This canal was filled in about 1676 and the street was called Broad St.; it was sometimes spelled Heeren Gracht. Heere Straet, Heere Wegh, Heere Waage Wegh, were the Dutch names for the present Broadway between Bowling Green and the City Hall Park. Hell Gate Ferry Road was a country road which ran from the East River at the foot of 90th St. southwesterly, joining the Eastern Post Road at Madison Ave. and 82nd St. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 89 Hereweg. The Dutch name of the present Park Row from Broadway to Chambers St. Herman Place was in the rear of Nos. 194, 196, 198 Fourth St. between Avenues A and B. Henry Street was the former name of Perry St. Herring Street was the former name of Bleecker St. between Carmine and Banks Sts.; known by this name in 1817; name changed to Bleecker St. in 1829. Herring Street was the former name of Mercer St. Hester Court was formerly in the rear of No. 101 Hester St. Hester Street was the former name of Howard St. Hett Street, Hetty Street, were the former names of Charlton St. Hevins Street was the former name of Broome St. between Broadway and Hudson Sts.; was also known as St. Hevins St. High Street was the former name of Madison St. from Montgomery to Grand Sts. High Street was the former name of Stone St.; known by this name in 1674. Hoboken Street formerly ran from No. 474 Washington St. west to West St., now a part of Canal St. Hoogh Straet (High Street) was the name of Stone St. east of Broad St. prior to 1664. Hoppers Lane was a country road which ran from the Bloomingdale Road (the present Broadway), just south of 51st St. westerly to the Hudson River at the foot of 53rd St. Horse and Cart Lane was the name of part of William St. Houston Street was the former name of Prince St. between Broadway and Hancock St. Hubert Street was the former name of York St. Hudson Place was the former name of West 24th St. between 8th and 9th Aves. Hudson Street was the former name of West Houston Street between Broadway and Hancock St. Hull Street was the former name of Bridge St. between Whitehall and Broad Sts.; known as Bridge St. in 1676; Hull St. in 1681; and Bridge St. since 1728. Jackson Avenue was the former name of University Place. Jackson Place was an alley which ran north from No. 16 Downing St.; now called Downing Place. Jauncey Lane was a country road which started between 93rd and 94th Sts., just west of West End Ave., and ran easterly crossing 8th Ave. at 94th St. and ending at the Eastern Post Road; about the present line of 96th St. between 5th and 6th Aves. Jauncey Court was in the rear of Nos. 37, 39 and 41 Wall St. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 90 Jew's Alley was the former name of South William St. between Broad Street and Mill Lane. Jew's Alley formerly ran from Madison St. between Oliver and James Sts. Jone's Court was in the rear of Nos. 48, 50 Wall St. Jones Street was the former name of Great Jones St. Judith Street was the former name of Grand St. between the Bowery and Center St. King Street was the former name of Pine St. It was laid out about 1691 and was known as Queen St.; known in 1728 as King St.; name changed to Pine St. in 1793. King Street was the former name of William St. between Hanover Square and Wall St. King George Street was the former name of William St. from Frankfort St. easterly to Pearl St.; known by this name in 1755. Kingsbridge Road branched off from the Eastern Post Road a little north of McGowns Pass, about the present line of 108th St. between 5th and Lenox Aves., and ran northwesterly along the present St. Nicholas Ave. to 169th St., from there it followed along the present Broadway to the Harlem River, crossing the river on the old Kingsbridge. Kingsbridge Road. There was a second road known by this name which started in the Village of Harlem; about the present Sylvian Place, between 3rd and Lexington Aves., 120th and 121st Sts., and ran northwesterly to 124th St. and Park Ave., then along 124th St. to the west line of Mount Morris Park, continuing northwesterly to 127th St. between Lenox and 7th Aves., then southwesterly to a point in the block bounded by Lenox and 7th Aves., 126th and 127th Sts., then northwesterly to St. Nicholas Ave. between 131st and 132nd Sts., where it joined the other Kingsbridge Road. Kings Road was the former name of Pearl St. between Franklin Square and Park Row. Kings Highway was one of the former names of Park Row and the Bowery. Kip Street was the former name of Nassau St. between Maiden Lane and Spruce St. Kips Bay Street was a country road which started at the Eastern Post Road, the present Madison Ave. and 35th St. and ran southeasterly, crossing 2nd Ave. at 34th St. and ended at the East River at the foot of 34th St. Knapp Place was formerly in the rear of No. 412 East 10th St. between Avenue C and Dry Dock Street. Koninek Street was a former name of Pine St. Lafayette Place was the former name of Lafayette Street, between Great Jones St. and 8th St. It was opened July 4, 1826. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 93 Lamartine Place was the former name of West 29th St. between 8th and 9th Aves. Lambert Street was the former name of Church St. between Edgar and Liberty Sts. Laurens Street was the former name of West Broadway, between Canal and 4th Sts. Leandert's Place was formerly in the rear of No. 147 Seventh St., between Avenues A and B. Leary Street was a former name of Cortlandt St. Leather Street was the former name of Jacob St. Lenox Place was the former name of 22nd St. between 8th and 9th Aves. Leroy Place was the former name of Bleeker St. between Mercer and Greene Sts. Leyden Place was the former name of Fourth Ave. between 11th and 13th Sts. Liberty Court was formerly in the rear of Nos. 4 and 6 Liberty Place. Little Street was the former name of Cedar St. between Broadway and the Hudson River. Little Aim Street was the former name of Elm St. (now Lafayette St.) between Reade and Franklin Sts. Little Chappel Street was the former name of College Place (now West Broadway) between Barclay and Warren Sts. Little Division Street was the former name of Church St. Little Division Street was the former name of Montgomery St.; known by this name in 1766-1767. Little Dock Street was the former name of Water St. between Broad St. and Old Slip. Little Dock Street was the former name of South St. between Whitehall St. and Old Slip. Little George Street was the former name of Spruce St.; known by this name in 1725. Little Greene St. was the former name of Liberty Place. Little Queen Street was the former name of Cedar St. It was laid out about 1690 and was known as Smith St.; known in 1728 as Little Queen St.; known since 1793 as Cedar St. Little Stone Street was the former name of Thames St.; known by this name in 1766; known since 1791 as Thames St. Little Water Street was the former name of Mission Place. Locust Street was the former name of Sullivan St. Lombard Street, Lombardy Street, were the former names of Monroe St.; known in 1791 as Rutgers St.; name changed to Monroe St. Jan. 10, 1831. London Terrace was the former name of the north side of 23rd St. between 9th and 10th Aves. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 94 Lorillard Place was the former name of Washington St. between Charles and Perry Sts. Louisa Street. Kips Bay Farm was a country road which ran from the Eastern Post Road about the present Lexington Ave. and 32nd St. southeasterly, crossing 2nd Ave. at 31st St. and ending at the East River at the foot of 30th St. Love Lane, also called the Abingdon Road, was a country road which commenced at the Roy Road; about the present 8th Ave. and 21st St. and ran easterly on about the line of the Eastern Post Road at the present 3rd Ave. and 23rd St. Love Lane was a country road which ran from Chatham Square easterly to the Rutgers Farm, about the line of the present West Broadway. Lowe's Lane was a country road which commenced at the Eastern Post Road about the present 41st St., slightly east of Lexington Ave. and ran westerly crossing the Middle Road (5th Ave.) at 42nd St. and ending at the Bloomingdale Road (present Broadway), between 43rd and 44th Sts. Low Water Street was the former name of Washington St. between Battery Place and West Houston St. Low Water Street was the former name of Water St. between Broad and Wall Sts. Ludlow Place was the former name of West Houston St. between Sullvan and Macdougal Sts. Lumber Street was the former name of Trinity Place between Morris and Liberty Sts. Lumber Street was the former name of Monroe St. Maagde Paetge (Maidens Path) was the name of Maiden Lane during the time of the Dutch. Madison Court was formerly in the rear of No. 219 Madison St. Maiden Lane was a country lane in the block now bounded by Broadway. Amsterdam Ave., 160th and 161st St. Magazine Street was the former name of Pearl St. between Park Row and Broadway. Manhattan Avenue was the former name of 5th Ave. Manhattan Road was a country road which commenced at the Kingsbridge Road; about the present Lexington Ave. and 121st St. and ran southwesterly to a point in the block bounded by Park and Madison Aves., 118th and 119th Sts., then northwesterly, crossing 5th Ave. at 119th St., 6th Ave. between 120th and 121st Sts., 7th Ave. between 121st and 122nd Sts., to a point on the north side of 122nd St. about 200 ft. east of 8th Ave., then southwesterly to 8th Ave. about one-half way between 121st and 122nd Sts. Mansfield Place was the former name of West 51st St. between 8th and 9th Aves. Margaret Street was the former name of Cherry St. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 97 Margaret Street was the former name of Willett St. Maria Street. Kips Bay Farm was the name of a country road which started from a point in the block bounded by 2nd and 3rd Aves., 29th and 30th Sts., and ran southeasterly to the East River between 28th and 29th Sts. Marion Street was the former name of Cleveland Place and Lafayette St. between Broome and Prince Sts. Market Street was the former name of South William St. Marketfield Street was the former name of Battery Place between Broadway and Hudson River. Martin Terrace was the former name of East 30th St. between 2nd and 3rd Aves. Mary Street was the former name of Christopher St. between Greenwich Ave. and Waverly Pl. Mary Street was the former name of Baxter St. between Leonard and Grand Sts. Mary Street was the former name of Cleveland Pl. and Lafayette St. between Broome and Prince Sts. Meadow Street was the former name of Grand St. between Broadway and Sullivan St. Mechanics Alley formerly ran from No. 72 Monroe St. south to Cherry St. between Market and Pike Sts.; now the site of the Brooklyn Bridge approach. Mechanics Place formerly ran from the east side of Avenue A, between 2nd and 3rd Sts. Meek's Court was formerly in the rear of 55 Broad St. Merchants Court was in the rear of No. 48 Broad St. Merchants Place formerly ran in the rear of No. 28 Avenue A, between 2nd and 3rd Sts. Mechanics Place formerly ran in the rear of Rivington St. between Lewis and Goerck Sts. Merchant Street was the former name of Beaver St. Messier's Alley was the former name of Cuyler's Alley. Middle Road was a country road which started at the Eastern Post Road, about the present 4th Ave., between 28th and 29th Sts., and ran northwesterly, crossing Madison Ave. at 35th St. At 5th Ave. and 42nd St. (Burr's Corners) it turned northerly along the line of 5th Ave. to 90th St., where it terminated at the Eastern Post Road. Middle Street was the former name of Monroe St. from Montgomery to Corlaer Sts. Mill Street was the former name of Stone St. Mill Street was the former name of South William St. between Broad St. and Mill Lane. Miller Place was formerly in the rear of No. 4 Macdougal St. Milligan Place was formerly in the rear of No. 139 Sixth Ave. between 10th and 11th Sts. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 98 Millward Place was formerly the name of West 31st St. between 8th and 9th Aves. Mitchell Place was the former name of the north side of East 49th St. between 1st Ave. and Beekman Place. Monroe Place was the former name of Monroe St. between Montgomery and Gouverneur Sts. Moore's Row was formerly between Catherine and Market Sts. and ran from Henry to Madison Sts. Monument Lane was a country road leading to Greenwich Village. It started at the Bowery and Astor Place and ran easterly, then northeasterly, following the present Greenwich Ave.; which is a part of the old road; and ended at Gansevoort St. Mortkile Street was the former name of Barclay St. Morton Street was the former name of Clarkson St. between Varrick and Hudson Sts. Mott's Lane, see Hopper's Lane. Mustary Street was the former name of Mulberry St. between Park Row and Park St. Neilson Place was the former name of Mercer St. between Waverly Place and 8th St. New Street was the former name of Nassau St. New Street was the former name of Staple St. Nicholas Street was the former name of Walker St. between Canal St. and West Broadway. Nicholas Street was the former name of Canal St. between Baxter and Division Sts. Nieuw Straet was the Dutch name of New Street. North Street was the former name of East Houston St. between the Bowery and the East River; name was changed in 1833. Nyack Place was formerly in the rear of No. 31 Bethune St. Ogden Street was the former name of Perry St. Old Street was former name of Mott St. between Park Row and Park St. Old Kiln Road, see Southampton Road. Old Windmill Lane, see Windmill Lane. Oliver Street was the former name of Spring St. between the Bowery and Broadway. Orange Street was the former name of Baxter St. between Park Row and Grand St. Orange Street was the former name of Cliff St. Orchard Street was the former name of Broome St. west of Broadway. Otters Alley formerly ran from Thompson to Sullivan Sts. between Broome and Grand Sts. Oyster Pasty Alley was the former name of Exchange Alley, was also known as Tin Pot Alley. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 101 Pacific Place was formerly in the rear of No. 133 West 39th St. Park Street was the former name of Park Row between Ann and Beckman Sts. Passage Place was the former name of Peck Slip. Partition Street was the former name of Fulton St. between Broadway to the Hudson River; east of Broadway this street was called Fair St. Patchin Place was an Alley in the rear of No. 111 West 10th St. Petticoat Lane was the former name of Marketfield St.; it was known by this name in 1791. Penn Street was the former name of Pell St. Petersfield Street was a country road on the Stuyvesant Farm; it started about the present 4th Ave. between 11th and 12th Sts., crossing 3rd Ave. between 12th and 13th Sts., 2nd Ave. between 13th and 14th Sts., 1st Ave. at 15th St. and ended in the center of the block bounded by 1st Ave., Ave. A, 15th and 16th Sts. Pitt Street was the former name of Elm St. (now Lafayette St.) between Hester and Spring St.; known by this name in 1797. Prince Street was the former name of Rose St.; known by this name in 1766. Princess Street was the former name of Beaver St. between William and Wall Sts. During the time of the Dutch it was known as Prinsen Straet. Prospect Street was the former name of Thompson St. Provost Street was the former name of Franklin St.; known by this name in 1797; known as Sugar Loaf St. in 1807; name changed to Franklin St. in 1833. Pump Street was the former name of Canal St. It was known by this name in 1797. Pye Womans Lane, Pie Womans Lane, was the former name of Nassau St. between Wall St. and Maiden Lane. Quay Street was the former name of Water St. between Whitehall St. and Coenties Slip. Queen Street was the former name of Pearl St. between Wall St. and Park Row. This street was known by various names at different periods; known in 1657 as Pearl Street; and in part Hoogh Straet and the Waal; in 1691 as Dock St.; and Great Queen St.; in 1728 as Queen St., and since 1797 as Pearl St. Queene Street was the former name of Cedar St. between William and West Sts. Queene Street was the former name of Pine St.; was known by this name in 1691; known as King St. in 1728; name changed to Pine St. in 1794. Quick Street was the former name of East Broadway. Raison Street, see Reason St. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 102 Randall Place was the former name of West 9th St. between Broadway and University Pl. Reason Street was the former name of Barrow St. between Bleeker and Bedford Sts.; name changed in 1828. Renwick Street was the former name of Baxter St. between Canal and Grand Sts. Rhinelander Alley formerly ran from Greenwich to Washington Sts. between Beach and Hubert Sts. Rhinelander Lane was a country road which ran from the Hell Gate Ferry Road at the present 2nd Ave. between 86th and 87th St. northeasterly to the south side of 90th St. between 1st Ave. and Ave. A. Rider Street, Ridder Street, was the former name of Ryder's Alley. Riker's Lane was a country road which ran from the Eastern Post Road, about the present 3rd Ave. and 76th St. and ran southeasterly, ending at the East River between 74th and 75th Sts. Rivington Place was formerly in the rear of No. 316 Rivington St. Roosevelt Lane was a country road which ran from the Old Harlem Road about the present Lexington Ave. between 116th and 117th Sts., southeasterly, crossing 3rd Ave. at 115th St., 2nd Ave. at 112th St., then northwesterly to a point in the middle of the block bounded by 1st and 2nd Aves., 114th and 115th Sts., then southeasterly to the Harlem River between 110th and 111th Sts. Rotten Row, Rough Street, Ruff Street, were the former names of Henry St. Roy Road FitzRoy Road, was a country road which ran north from Greenwich Village; it started at the Southampton Road about the present 14th St. between 7th and 8th Aves., and ran northwesterly, crossing 8th Ave. at 22nd St., then north, parallel with and a little west of 8th Ave. and ending at a cross road about the present 42nd St. midway between 8th and 9th Aves. 9th Ave. was closed from 23rd to 42nd Sts. on Oct. 26, 1832. Robinson Street was the former name of Park Place. Rosylyn Place was the former name of Greene St. between West 3rd and West 4th Sts. Rudder Street was the former name of Ryder's Alley. Russell Place was the former name of Greenwich Avenue between Charles and Perry Sts. Rutger's Hill was the former name of Gold St. between Maiden Lane and John St. Rutger's Place was the former name of Monroe St. between Clinton and Jefferson Sts. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 105 Rutgers Street was the former name of Oak St.; known by this name in 1755. Ryndert Street, Rindert Street, was the former name of Center St. between Canal and Broome St.; known in 1797 as Potters Hill; known in 1807 as Collect St.; known in 1817 as Ryndert St. Sackett Street was the former name of Cherry St. St. Clamment's Place was the former name of Macdougal St. between Houston and Bleeker Sts. St. David Street was one of the former names of Bleeker St. St. Hevins Street was the former name of Broome St. between Broadway and Hudson St.; was known in 1755 as St. Hevins St.; known in 1766 as Bullock St.; known in 1797 in part as Bullock St. and in part as William St., and in part as Orchard St.; known since 1807 as Broome St. St. Johns Street was the former name of John St. St. Marks Place was the former name of East 8th St. St. Nicholas Street was the former name of Walker St. between Canal St. and West Broadway. St. Nicholas Street was the former name of Canal St. between Walker St. and the Bowery. St. Peters Place was the former name of Church St. between Vesey and Barclay St. Schaape Waytie (The Sheep Pasture) was the Dutch name of Broad St. between Beaver and Wall Sts. Scott Street was the former name of West 12th St. between Greenwich Ave. and Hudson St.: was also known as Troy St. and Abingdon Place. Scott's Alley formerly ran south from No. 71 Franklin. St. to White St. Second Street was the former name of Greene St. Second Street was the former name of Forsythe St. Seventh Street was the former name of Macdougal St. Seventh Street Place was a short alley, seven houses long, in the rear of No. 185 Seventh St. Shinbone Alley was the former name of Washington Mews; was also known as Washington Alley. Sixth Street was the former name of Sullivan St. Sixth Street was the former name of Waverly Place, between Broadway and Macdougal St. Sixth Street was the former name of Ludlow St. It was known by this name in 1797. Skinner Road was the former name of Christopher St. Skinner Street was the former name of Cliff St. between Ferry and Hague Sts.; known by this name in 1755; known since 1791 as Cliff St. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 106 Slaughter House Lane, Slaughter House Street, Sloat Lane, were the former names of Beaver St. between William and Pearl Sts.; name changed to Beaver St. Dec. 25, 1825. Slyck Steegh ("Dirty Lane") was the Dutch name of a lane which was afterwards widened and is now South William St. In 1657 known as Slyck Steegh; in 1674, Mill Street Lane; in 1691, Mill Lane. Smell Street Lane was the former name of Broad St. between Exchange Place and Wall St. Smith Court was a short alley which formerly ran from Congress St. Smith Street, Smee Straet, Smeedes Straet, Smit Street, were the former names of William St. between Wall and Pearl Sts. Smith Street was the former name of Cedar St. between William and West Sts.; known in 1691 as Smith St.; known in 1728 as Little Queen St.; known since 1794 as Cedar St. Smith Street was the former name of East Broadway. Smith Street Lane was the former name of Beaver St. between William and Broad Sts. Smith Street Valley, Smith's Vall, Smith's Valley, Smith's Vly, were the former names of Pearl St. between Wall St. and Peck Slip. Southampton Road, Great Kiln Road, was the principal road leading north from Greenwich Village. It started at Gansevoort St., this street being part of the original road; from the present easterly end of Gansevoort St. it ran northeasterly, crossing 8th Ave. at 14th St., 7th Ave. between 15th and 16th Sts., 6th Ave. at 17th St., then running northerly, just east of 6th Ave., and ending at Love Lane, about the present 21st St. a little east of 6th Ave. South Fifth Avenue was the former name of West Broadway between Canal St. and Washington Sq. Spencer Place was the former name of West 4th St. between Christopher and West 10th Sts. Spingler Place was the former name of East 15th St. between Broadway and 5th Ave. Stadt Huy Lane was the Dutch name of Coenties Alley. Stanton Place was an alley formerly in the rear of No. 6 Stanton St. Stewart Street formerly ran from Broadway between 30th and 31st Sts., southwesterly to a point in the block bounded by 6th Ave. and 7th Ave., 28th and 29th Sts. Stillwell's Lane was a country road which started at the Bloomingdale Road (the present Broadway) and 87th St. and ran easterly, about 150 feet east of Amsterdam Ave. it turned southerly, turning again easterly between 85th and 86th Sts., and ended in the present Central Park on a line with 7th Ave. and 86th St. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 109 Stone Street was the former name of Pearl St. Stone Street was the former name of Thames St. Stone Bridge Street was one of the former names of Broadway. Strand, The, was the name of the north side of Pearl St. between Broad St. and Old Slip; was known by this name when Pearl St. was fronting on the East River. Striker's Lane, see Hopper's Lane. Stueben Street formerly ran from the Eastern Post Road and 41st St. northwesterly to the Albany Road between 43rd and 44th Sts. Stuyvesant Place was the former name of 2nd Ave. between 7th and 10th Sts. Stuyvesant Street. The present street of this name, which now ends at 2nd Ave., formerly continued northeasterly, crossing 1st Ave. between 12th and 13th Sts., Ave. A at 14th St., and ended at the East River about the present 15th St. between Avenues A and B. Sugar Loaf Street was the former name of Franklin St. between Broadway and Baxter St.; was known by this name in 1807. Suice Straet was the Dutch name of William St. between Hanover Square and William Sts. Susan Street was a country road in the Kip's Bay Farm. It ran from the Eastern Post Road, the present Lexington Ave., between 38th and 39th Sts. southeasterly, crossing 38th St. between 2nd and 3rd Aves., and ending at the East River between 37th and 38th Sts. Third Street was the former name of Wooster St. Third Street was the former name of Eldridge St. Thomas Street was the former name of Duane St. between Elm and Rose Sts. Thomas Street was the former name of Pearl St. between Broadway and Park Row. Thomas Street was the former name of William St. between Frankfort and Pearl Sts. Thomas Street was the former name of Thames St. Thompson's Court was an Alley which formerly ran from No. 363 Rivington St. Tienhoven Street was the former name of Liberty St.; known in 1691 as Crown St.; name changed to Liberty St. in 1794. Tienhoven Street was the former name of Pine St. Tin Pot Alley was the former name of Exchange Alley; was also known as Oyster Pasty Alley. Tompkin's Place was the former name of East 10th St. between Greenwich Ave. and the Hudson River. Torbet Street was a country road on the Rutger's Farm; it ran from Henry to Madison Sts. between Catherine and Market Sts. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 110 Troy Street was the former name of West 12th St. between Greenwich Ave. and the Hudson River. Tulip Street was a country road on the Glass House Farm. It ran from 34th St. between 10th and 11th Aves. southerly to a point in the block bounded by 9th and 10th Aves., between 32nd and 33rd Sts. Turin Lane was a country road which ran from the Bloomingdale Road (Broadway) between 93rd and 94th Sts. and ran easterly, ending at the Eastern Post Road, about the present 96th St. Tuyn Straet was the name given to the present Exchange Place by the Dutch. Tyron Row formerly ran from Center St. to Park Row on the ground now occupied by the south end of the Municipal Building. Union Court was formerly on University Place between 12th and 13th Sts. Union Place was the former name of the west side of 4th Ave. and the east side of Broadway between 14th and 17th Sts. Union Road formerly ran from the Skinner Road, in the block bounded by 5th and 6th Aves., 11th and 12th Sts., northwesterly to the Southampton Road at 7th Ave. and 15th St. Union Street was the former name of Greene St. Van Bruggen Street was the former name of Pine St. Van Nest Place was the former name of Charles St. between 4th and Bleeker Sts. Varrick Place was the former name of Sullivan St. between Houston and Bleeker Sts. Verdant Lane; also called Feitners Lane; was a country road which started at the Bloomingdale Road (Broadway) between 45th and 46th Sts., and ran northwesterly crossing 8th Ave. between 46th and 47th Sts., 9th Ave. between 47th and 48th Sts., 10th Ave. between 48th and 49th Sts., 11th Ave. between 49th and 50th Sts., and ended at the Hudson River between 49th and 50th Sts. Village Street was the former name of West Houston St. between Macdougal St. and the East River. Walker Street was the former name of Canal St. between Baxter and Ludlow Sts. Warren Place was the former name of Charles St. between Greenwich Ave. and Waverly Place. Warren Road was a country road in Greenwich Village which ran from the Southampton Road to Love Lane, from the present 16th to 21st Sts. between 6th and 7th Aves. Warren Street was the former name of Clinton St. Walnut Street was the former name of Jackson St. Washington Alley was the former name of Washington Mews. VALENTINE'S MANUAL OF OLD NEW YORK - 113 Washington Street was the former name of Jefferson St. Weasver Street was the former name of Vesey St. Wendel Street was the former name of Oak St. Wesley Place was the former name of Mulberry St. between Houston and Bleeker Sts. West Court was formerly in the rear of No. 66 West 22nd St. West Avenue, see Albany Road. West Broadway Place was the former name of West Broadway between Canal and Grand Sts. White Place was formerly in the rear of No. 134 West 18th St. White Street was the former name of Ann St. William Street was the former name of Broome St. between the Bowery and Sullivan St.; was known by this name in 1797. William Street was the former name of West 4th St. between Christopher and West 13th Sts.; known by this name in 1807. William Street was the former name of Madison St. between Catherine and Montgomery Sts. Willow Street was the former name of Macdougal St. Winckel Straet was a short street running north from Bridge St. just east of Whitehall St. It was closed in 1680. Windmill Lane was a former name of Cortlandt St. Known by this name in 1728. Winne (or Wynne) Street was the former name of Mott St. between Pell and Bleeker Sts. Known by this name in 1755. Winthrop Place was the former name of Greene St. between Waverly Place and West 8th St. Wooster Street was the former name of West Houston St., between Broadway and Macdougal St. Wooster Street was the former name of University Pl. between Waverly Pl. and West 14th St. Wynkoop Street was the former name of Bridge St.