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[[Image:South Street at dawn.jpg|thumb|South Street at dawn]] | [[Image:South Street at dawn.jpg|thumb|South Street at dawn]] | ||
| − | '''South Street''' is a street in [[Galesburg]]. It runs east-west, and marks the 300 block south. The street runs from the western end where it meets the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe]] [[railroad]] right-of-way shortly past Harding Street to the eastern end where it meets [[Kiwanis Park]], with a gap in the middle between [[Grand Avenue]] and Farnham Street. | + | '''South Street''' is a street in [[Galesburg]]. It runs east-west, and marks the 300 block south. The street runs from the western end where it meets the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe]] [[railroad]] right-of-way shortly past [[Harding Street]] to the eastern end where it meets [[Kiwanis Park]], with a gap in the middle between [[Grand Avenue]] and [[Farnham Street]]. |
West of [[Broad Street]] it is called West South Street, and east of Broad Street it is called East South Street. | West of [[Broad Street]] it is called West South Street, and east of Broad Street it is called East South Street. | ||
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Except in the area around Knox College and downtown Galesburg, South Street is primarily residential. | Except in the area around Knox College and downtown Galesburg, South Street is primarily residential. | ||
| − | South Street used to be a very busy thoroughfare during commute times, as it connected with [[ | + | South Street used to be a very busy thoroughfare during commute times, as it connected with [[Monomouth Boulevard/St. Joseph Road]] to give easy access to [[Maytag]]. Since the Maytag closure, traffic on South has calmed, although it is still often quite fast. The school and the city, at the behest of the [[Student Senate]] [[Safety and Services Committee]], installed solar-powered traffic warning signs. The signs flash and are very bright and distract drivers from watching out for pedestrians. |
This street is very dangerous to cross when drunk, though it is often necessary. | This street is very dangerous to cross when drunk, though it is often necessary. | ||
[[Category: Galesburg Streets]] | [[Category: Galesburg Streets]] | ||
