Most people who drive these streets every day have no idea the names follow any kind of pattern. A lot of Lubbock's familiar street names, the ones locals never think twice about, actually trace back to that single decision made by the city seven decades ago. Anyone curious why certain avenues follow an odd naming logic now has an answer buried in the old ordinance.

Indiana Avenue carries thousands of cars a day. Almost none of those drivers know they're driving what used to be Tyler Avenue.