South B Street

Title

South B Street

Description

The street now known as Independence Avenue was originally called South B Street, following the district's street-naming conventions. In 1934, Congress voted to rename the street Independence Avenue, three years after it had renamed North B Street as Constitution Avenue.

Date

1934 (renamed)

Source

David Rumsey Map Collection. View original.

Coverage

1920-1949

Theme

design & monuments

ghost mall

neighborhood