The Origins of Platt Street
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Issue Date
2017-01-21
Authors
Ballard, Matthew R.
Publisher
County of Orleans
Keywords
Village Of Albion , Businesses , Orleans County
Abstract
Platt Street, named for Albion businessman and entrepreneur Elizur Platt, started as Canal Street. His lasting impact on the area came in the form of the Orleans House, a large hotel constructed on the corner of Canal and Market streets.