North Anderson Historic District

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North Anderson Historic District
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LocationE. and W. North Ave. between Boundary St. and Mauldin Dr., including parts of Edgewood Dr. Blair St., Central Ave., Anderson, South Carolina
Coordinates 34°31′16″N82°39′30″W / 34.52111°N 82.65833°W / 34.52111; -82.65833 Coordinates: 34°31′16″N82°39′30″W / 34.52111°N 82.65833°W / 34.52111; -82.65833
Area86.9 acres (35.2 ha)
Built1913
Architectural styleLate 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements
NRHP reference No. 08000733 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 31, 2008

The North Anderson Historic District, located in Anderson, South Carolina. [2] [3] The historic district is an architecturally significant area that offers an impressive collection of 20th century Revivals and American Movements. Further, the district is noteworthy for it further represents the development and transition of Anderson from a rural community to a planned city with well-thought out streets and neighborhoods. The district consists of over 147 homes, a number of garages and a few parks. Architectural styles include early twentieth century Revival styles including Tudor, Colonial, and Neo-Classical. The district was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 2008. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Smith, Christa A. (June 12, 2008). "North Anderson Historic District" (pdf). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
  3. "North Anderson Historic District, Anderson County (Anderson)". National Register Properties in South Carolina. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Retrieved 1 December 2012.