SYMBOLS in Old Directories


When u look at old directories or street aides

al -  alley
av -  avenue
bet - between
c - corner
ct - court
fr - from
E.R. - East River
gr - green
la - lane
mkt - market
N - north
N.R. - North River
pk - park
r - rear
pl - place
R - right
S - south
sl - slip
sq - square
ter - terrace
W - west

* - Elevated Station
Subway Station looks like a +with a - directly under it.

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