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bizikletari

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Registered: 2009-03-18

Posts: 223

Marshall Ln Wall

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

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From: Austin, TX

Registered: 2008-05-27

Posts: 143

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Re: Marshall Ln Wall

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

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Registered: 2011-12-16

Posts: 142

Re: Marshall Ln Wall

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

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Registered: 2009-03-18

Posts: 223

Re: Marshall Ln Wall

Thanks, owlman.