National Register of Historic Places

College Hill Residential Historic District

Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Listed
April 30, 1991
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
91000506

About this property

College Hill is a residential neighborhood in Easton, Pennsylvania. The neighborhood is situated on the hill overlooking downtown Easton which was once known as Mount Lafayette, and before that, Mount Washington. Lafayette College borders the neighborhood on its southwest side. The northern boundary of the neighborhood is Forks Township. The boundary lies along Chestnut Ridge, a steep hill that rises to 700 feet (210 m). College Hill has a total of three historic religious institutional buildings, three parks, and the remains of Rinek Mansion grounds. The neighborhood has 855 buildings. The northeast sector of College Hill contains professionally designed buildings, primarily built between 1830 and 1940 while the northwest sector contains a high concentration of 20th century pattern catalog houses which was built by the Speer Lumber company. The district is primarily known for its mix of architectural styles. The neighborhood also contains many small businesses. Many College Hill residents are professors at Lafayette College, which lies southwest of College Hill. Generally, residents of College Hill are fairly wealthy and well educated.

Location

Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
40.70098, -75.20280

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was College Hill Residential Historic District listed on the National Register?

College Hill Residential Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 30, 1991.

What type of historic resource is College Hill Residential Historic District?

College Hill Residential Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for College Hill Residential Historic District?

The period of significance for College Hill Residential Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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