National Register of Historic Places

Boylan Heights

Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
Listed
July 28, 1985
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
85001671

About this property

Boylan Heights is one of eight historic neighborhoods surrounding downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. Developed in the early 20th century it was one of the earliest planned suburbs in the city. From its apex at Montfort Hall, the neighborhood slopes gradually south-east towards Western Boulevard. After petitions from residents, the neighborhood was added to the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district on July 29, 1985. The national historic district encompasses 252 contributing buildings and was developed between 1907 and about 1935. It includes notable examples of Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, and Bungalow / American Craftsman style architecture.

Location

Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
35.77480, -78.65080

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTEDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Montford Hall
Industrial
0.1 mi
Lane, Joel, House
Industrial
0.2 mi
Dix Hill
Listed
0.4 mi
Federal Building
Civil War
0.4 mi
Raleigh Water Tower
Colonial
0.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Morrisville NC
1865Civil War
10.8 mi

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When was Boylan Heights listed on the National Register?

Boylan Heights was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 28, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Boylan Heights?

Boylan Heights is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Boylan Heights?

The period of significance for Boylan Heights is recorded as the listed era.

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