1865 S. Bowles xxvi. 289 The only way to get up and down the others with a horse, is to go zig-zag from one side to the other. Some of the principal residence streets are after this fashion.
1915 14 Jan. 40/1 It was learned that Cleveland was using on residence streets a softer sandstone from the Berea and Amherst quarries.
1997 (Nexis) 17 Dec. 5 He also saw residence streets bordered by luxurious mansions and comfortable cottages.