Hump District

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View of Sixth Avenue and Grant Street in the Hump District. The view is looking south and shows the completed work of the hump cut. The "hump" cut took place in the downtown area known as Grant's Hill. The project began with planning in 1909 and ended with the final cut in 1913. It changed the gradient of Grant Street, Diamond Street, and Oliver, Fifth, Sixth, Webster and Wylie Avenues. The view also includes an unidentified church, several businesses and buildings for rent, and an advertisement for Tetley's Tea.
May 3rd, 1914
Location
Downtown
Address
Sixth Avenue
Pittsburgh City Photographer Collection
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Pittsburgh City Photographer Collection, 1901-2002, AIS.1971.05, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh Original URL
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Identifier
715.144062.CP
Rights
Public Domain - Anybody may use this photo for any purpose
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