I have just been reminded about a story that happened to my Uncle and cousins almost 16 yrs ago when they were in Chicago for a wedding. They were looking for the large shopping street called Devon Ave. After much difficulty locating it they asked a passer-by where is Devon ave?
..Huh? Devon ave?
..you know,where all the shops are!
..oh,honey,you mean DEEEVAAAHN AVE..its just over there,1st right,2nd left..
How can you mispronounce a name which is called after a place in England???
–JB