Leavitt Street Walk

We will meet at the McDonald's at Devon and Ridge and walk about a half mile northwest to get the start at Leavitt and Arthur.

The street was named for David Leavitt (August 29, 1791 – December 30, 1879). He was an early New York City banker and financier. As president of the American Exchange Bank of New York during the Financial Panic of 1837 he represented bondholders of the nascent Illinois and Michigan Canal, allowing completion of the historic canal linking the Midwest with the East Coast. At the opening of the canal in April 1848, Leavitt – and the only other trustee of the canal's bondholders who had personally intervened to float the $1.6 million loan to complete the project – were feted at the opening ceremonies.

This walk will be about 12 miles. A route will be posted later.