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After the Schmids meat market and family that has been in the new Benito's location since the 1920s or earlier. Great saline family that has done so much for the community in the past century. They deserve some recognition and the alleyway is a great place to start. Benito's also has their early 1900 pictures of the storefront/alley in their new store to honor them.
By Amy
If your on a bike or just strolling thru the area peddling your way through the great shops . Peddlers Path would make a great thoroughfare .... Cindy Blaine Milan Michigan
By Cindy
This suggests an artistic view of the alley, and also shows that Saline is progressive and open to artistic expression. Hope this helps.
By Becky
Honoring the local fiddle clubs, plus it poetic and there could be some ways to market it
By Mike
In the late 1800's before fire engines there was a shed in that area that housed leather buckets and ladders in the event of a fire. The bell would ring and the whole community responded, men, women and children. Twice downtown Saline lost several buildings which finally led to the purchase of the first fire engine, around 1882. ( info from old Saline Observer issues)
By Craig
Risdon Alley after the founder of Saline.
His first name was cool too!!
By Elizabeth
Windmill Way is both charming, and historically symbolic of the reputation for excellence that past, present and future outstanding Saline businesses have always, and will always, possess. - e.g. Saline Standard Windmill Manufacturing Co. windmills had a reputation for excellence. Thanks to alliteration and syllabic flow, it's easy say and complementary to Murphy's Crossing. The name Windmill Way also lends itself to charming graphics for signage. Now, let's head on down to Windmill Way!
By Ann
In recognition of the surrounding farm culture, as well as the farmer's market.
By Christopher
These names were chosen because of two prominent grocery stores that were in business many years ago. The alley was used by 18-wheelers (if you can believe that!) to deliver items to the stores. Schmid's Food Market was in the S. A2 location where Benito's is going in and Haarer's was on Michigan Avenue. I have long thought that would be a good name for it. I hope the community will choose this name for old time's sake, even though many new residents may not even know of them. B.Schmid Losee
By Barbara
I would like it named for Benny Galimberti of Benny's Bakery. He has been a solid member of the Saline community for over 40 years. He has always responded to the community's need by donating money, doughnuts, rolls, cookies, and pretzels for community events and fund raisers. I think it would be a tribute to all of his hard work and dedication to the Saline community! Thanks for your consideration. Bob Bykowski
By Bob
Generations of Native Americans traveled six trails that converged in the area we call Saline.
By Lena
Club 98 (whatever the address is)
Submitted by Saline Area Historical Society
By Saline
Submitted by Pete. Buffalo Bill visited where Mangiamos is now and/or had a relative in Saline.
By Saline
Submitted by Becky. Schmidt's Grocery was in the Building south of the alley.
By Saline
Named for Saline's 19th century artist, Luscious Pierce and dedicating the alley to art and the creative spirit of Saline.
By Bob
Named after the Saline’s car on the electric interurban trolley line that ran down Michigan Avenue
By Dave
Named after the Mastodon's that roamed the area due to Salt near the river.
By Dave
Named after the Mill that Henry Ford bought and rebuilt that is now Wellers
By Dave
Past owner of the Building facing Michigan: http://salinehistory.org/images/finch_building_lg.jpg
By Dave
Burkhart Dry Goods was in that building: http://salinehistory.org/images/finch_building_lg.jpg
By Dave
There was a old Battle Ax ad on the building: http://salinehistory.org/images/finch_building_lg.jpg
By Dave
How about honoring her many years as mayor of Saline by naming it after Gretchen Driskell?
By Jason
In ancient Greek mythology, ambrosia is sometimes the food or drink of the Greek gods (or demigods), often depicted as conferring ageless immortality upon whomever consumed it. Although the restaurants aren't greek. there are several food establishments in this alley, and the names of greek gods/goddesses are all very exotic. Dionysus is the god of Wine and feasting, and Poseidon the god of the sea. In my opinion, all of these names have a ring to them, and they wouldn't favor any 1 restaurant.
By Anthony