Snake Alley and 6th street

Built in 1894 as a shortcut to the downtown area from North Hill. It consists of 5 half curves, 2 quarter turns, stretches 275 feet over a rise of 58 feet. Bricks are laid sideways for better mobility of horses and wagon loads moving up and down the alley. The curbs are limestone which was quarried on north Hill. The Bricks and curbing are original. The street was relaid in 1972.