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Why is Ashland Avenue sometimes Ashland Boulevard?

Why is Ashland Avenue sometimes Ashland Boulevard?

Curious City · WBEZ Chicago

February 4, 20267m 9s

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Show Notes

Ashland Avenue is one of the longest and oldest streets in Chicago, but sometimes it’s a boulevard. Is this a misprint? Or is this part of the city’s history to promote park land?