Carrick Hill – According to Patton it was well established by 1715. It was originally known as Carrickfergus Street and then as Carrick Hill. Marshall believes it gets its name because the road to Carrickfergus commenced there. At one time, it had all sorts of trades and professions based there especially weavers and shoemakers. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832.
A Deputation of Ratepayers in Carrickhill attended and handed in a Memorial from Rated Occupiers & Inhabitant Householders in that thoroughfare asking that the name be changed and the Committee ordered the question to be noted on the Summons for special consideration at next meeting. (27th June 1900).
"The Memorial from the residents in Carrick Hill asking that the name of that thoroughfare should be changed was considered and held over". (4th July 1900).
"Moved by Councillor Crotty. Seconded by Councillor McDonnell and unanimously Resolved that the Council be recommended to alter the name of Carrick Hill to South Queen Street".(14th May 1901)
"The Council having referred the question of changing the name of Carrick Hill back to the Committee for further consideration. Mr. Kilpatrick and other residents in the street attended and asked the Committee to adhere to their decision to alter the name as in their opinion it would greatly improve the character of the district and having suggested several alternative names which having been considered, it was. Moved by Alderman Bell, Seconded by Councillor Alexander, and Resolved. That the Council be recommended to change the name of Carrick Hill to Upper Library Street". (18th June 1901).