Who the heck was John R? How did the Lodge Freeway get its name? Who was Joseph Campeau? Keener Correspondent Eileen Trombley Glick, perhaps the most ardent cheerleader for the Motor City during its glory years, points us to the HistoryDetroit.com‘s fascinating page detailing the origin of Detroit’s streets.

Eileen’s superb website, DetroitMemories.com should be on your favorites list.

BTW. John R. was a farmer, John C. Lodge was a Detroit mayor and Joseph Campeau was Detroit’s earliest real estate promoter.