Marshall Ln Wall

bizikletari · 2012-01-10 13:54:57

Does anyone know when and why Marshall Ln was walled?
http://tinyurl.com/6me3hkz
Yesterday, for the first time, I learnt that behind that wall on Enfield Rd. there was a perfectly usable street. My first impression is it is there to give more privacy to some rich people, but I don't know.

damicoaustin · 2012-01-10 14:34:49

Probably to cut down on cut-through traffic, which I suspect the rich have an easier time doing. It's funny...I don't know the history of it...didn't even realize it was there!

owlman · 2012-01-10 19:32:29

Hmm, Google Earth satellite imagery from 1995 shows the wall.

But it's not there in COA 1984 aerials.

So, sometime between 1984 and 1995 ;)

You might be able to find something about it in old Council minutes. I once found notices for the city's abandoning of the section Baylor St between 9th and 10th. http://g.co/maps/p3trt

Last edited by owlman (2012-01-10 20:04:08)

bizikletari · 2012-01-11 10:42:43

Thanks, owlman.

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Marshall Ln Wall

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