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If you know the origin of a Burlington street name, your wisdom is appreciated. Some are obvious topographical references and aren’t worth pursuing (Rocky Hill etc.) And some have obvious historical roots (Winn). It’s the myriad other names that need clarification (Winona, Van Norden etc.). Please email the information to BurlingtonRetro@gmail.com.

 

Radcliff St

Rahanis Playground — Turkish pig farmers Stylianos and Lena Rahanis. Story here.

Rahway Rd

Randall Dr

Ray Avenue — Lala and Bob Ray and their family’s farm. Story here.

Raymond Rd — Charles A. Raymond, who owned the whole stretch of what is now Terrace Hall Avenue and built this namesake house.

Raymond Rd Ext

Red Coat Ln

Redmond St

Reed St

Regan Playground — Origin story here.

Reserve Way

Rhuey Pass

Richard Rd

Richardson Rd

Richfield Rd

Ridge Rd — A little nub off Colburn St. with one house on it, number 5.

Ridgewood Ln

Rita Ave — Daughter of Tony Marino, who built some houses on the street.

Robert St — Robert Murray, owner of Murray Hills Inc. development company.

Robin St

Robinhood Ln — Part of a development mysteriously dubbed Sherwood Forest(!) by its developer, attorney Jack Moss. It consists of Nelson Road, Davida Road, Holly Street, Dolores Drive, Laurie Lane, Cheryl Ave.

Rocky Hill Rd

Rolling Ln

Rosario Way

Ruping Dr — Developer Hubert Ruping.

Russell Cir

Ruthven Ave