In Russian-speaking countries, most of the streets are named after famous personalities: politicians, writers, poets, artists and sculptors. In the USA, toponyms are more concise and sonorous. What is an avenue? When did the famous New York streets arise that even the one who had never been to the USA heard about?
Avenue - what is it?
Translated from French, the word means "path", "avenue". What is an avenue? This is the term used in French and English-speaking countries when it comes to large streets. Often they are planted with trees on both sides.
In order to understand what avenue is, it is worth presenting an avenue or an alley. In New York, there are several streets whose name is derived from this word.
First avenue
What is a big, busy street, New Yorkers did not know at the beginning of the 19th century. The plan for First Avenue was presented to the mayors only in 1811. The construction of the future street was planned where an area soon appeared with a large number of shops and residential buildings. First Avenue is located in the east of the city, starting at Hauston Street. There are no famous landmarks to talk about, however, this is one of the most famous New York streets.
Fifth Avenue
Middle-income people do not live here. This is one of the most respectable streets not only in the USA, but also in the world. Fifth Avenue starts at Washington Square Park. Ends at the Harlem River. Most of the attractions are located on this street.
Here is the Empire State Building - a high-rise office building, erected in the thirties of the XX century. Fifth Avenue houses one of the largest libraries in the world. In addition, it is in this part of New York that the famous St. Patrick's Cathedral and several museums are located, one of which is dedicated to art and named after the patron Solomon Guggenheim.