Davis Street

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Davis Street Soundex Code D120

Note: The street numbering system in Evanston does not match that of Chicago

Davis Street, (was College Street )

From 1525 N. to 1600 N. at 200 W to 1900 W. and 1525 N. to 1600 N. from 2300 W. to 2500 W.

Named for: Nathan S. Davis, M.D., one of the Trustees of Northwestern University.

In 1855, this street was called Davis St. only from Fountain Square east, being College St. west of Fountain Square. In 1871, the west end of the street changed its name from College St. to Davis St.