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Ingram Street, opened 1781, is named for Archibald Ingram, who had been Provost in 1762. It was previously known as the Back Cow Lone.
Jackson Street (from Stockwell Street to Dunlop Street) was formed by Mr. Jackson, who built the first theatre in Dunlop Street in 1782. This thoroughfare is now swallowed up in the G. & S.-W. Railway Station.
Jamaica Street, opened 1763. This was about the height of the rum and sugar trade, hence the name.
James Watt Street, in honour of James Watt, the inventor of the steam engine. It had previously been known as Delftfield Lane. An old mansion which stood here till 1849 was known as Watt's House. It was said to have been utilised by him as a workshop for several years. A sketch of this house is given in Simpson's "Glasgow in the Forties."
Janefield Street was formed on the lands of that name, which had been acquired by Robert M'Nair, grocer in King Street (City), and named for his wife, her maiden sobriquet being Jean Holmes. The place has since then been converted into a burying-ground—the Eastern Cemetery.
John Street (City) was named for several municipal magnates at that time (1785) in office; therefore it should have been Johns' Street.
John Street (Bridgeton), named for John Walkinshaw, third of Barrowfield.
Keir Street, named for the patrimonial estate of the Stirlings, who were the successors of the Maxwells of Pollok.
Kelvin, the wooded river.
Kent Street, opened 1802, and named for the Duke of Kent, father of our late beloved Queen. It is formed on part of the
