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South Hill Neighborhood Survey Results

South Hill
Historic photo of South Hill was taken looking east from Fairhaven. Beginning in 1889, unrivalled views from the clear cut hillside above Fairhaven, dubbed "Knob Hill" in promotional literature, inspired the city's elite to build their Victorian mansions there. Photo: Courtesy of Whatcom Museum, Photo Archives

National Register Historic District

The Survey Summary (PDF 2,927K) gives an overview of the information gathered for the South Hill Neighborhood as part of the 2007-2009 Preserve America Historic Resource Survey and Inventory Project. As part of the Preserve America project, the report also provides recommendation for a National Register Historic District in the Lettered Streets Neighborhood. To view the National Register District nomination, see below.

Background Data 

The maps, images and graphs attached below were all created with the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) (PDF 1.17MB) using the information gathered by the consultants, volunteers, and students as part of the Historic Resource Survey. GIS allows us to assign a spatial element to data and makes it possible for information to be plotted on a map. Once the information is entered into GIS, different maps, charts and other graphics can easily be created. These maps and graphics will enable the neighborhoods to quickly view the information and analyze patterns that exist in their neighborhoods.

construction-map-thumbnail South Hill Construction Dates (PDF 2,128K)

styles-poster-thumbnail  South Hill Architectural Styles (PDF 1,543K)

Below are a few examples of common features, elements, and styles found in all three neighborhoods. If you experience difficulties accessing these materials, please refer to our website technical support page.

building-elements  Building Elements and Character-Defining Features (PDF 2,140K)

styles-summary-thumbnail  Architectural Styles & Summary Statistics (PDF 1,009K)

architectural-terminology-thumbnail  Terminology (PDF 1,591K)

For more information on local and national registers, click here.

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