Sixth Avenue was renamed Avenue of the Americas on October 2, 1945, by Mayor Fiorello La Guardia (1882-1947).
He signed a bill officially changing the name to honor all the countries of the two continents.
Sixth Avenue was renamed Avenue of the Americas on October 2, 1945, by Mayor Fiorello La Guardia (1882-1947).
He signed a bill officially changing the name to honor all the countries of the two continents.