North Anderson Historic District
National Register Listing
Street Address:
E. and W. North Ave. between Boundary St. and Mauldin Dr., including parts of Edgewood Dr., Blair St., Central Ave., Club Dr., Forest Ave., Holly St., Laurel Ave., Park Dr., Watson Ave., and Westview Ave., Anderson, SC (Anderson County)
NRHP Nomination Form
Record Number:
S10817704021
Description and Narrative:
The North Anderson Historic District is architecturally significant and distinguishable as an intact collection of early twentieth century Revivals and American Movements. Some styles are epitomized by particularly fine individual examples; others are represented by a group of properties that collectively exhibit the characteristics of the styles. The district is also significant for its history associated with the themes of community planning and development. The district represents the transformation of Anderson's rural landscape into a planned urban residential development. From 1913 to circa 1950 the area evolved from small, family-owned farms and recreational forests, to the first ring of suburban development in the city. The development patterns closely paralleled the early twentieth century transportation innovations. These innovations, especially the electric streetcar, enabled a rising class of textile industrial managers and other white-collar professions to live in the outer reaches of Anderson. The district also reflects the demand for housing in this rapidly growing city, created by the shift from a rural regional economy to an industrial one. The district features early twentieth century Revival styles including Tudor, Colonial, and Neo-Classical. Craftsman bungalows and Minimal Traditional homes are also well represented. A few individual properties reflect an eclectic blend of more than one style. The district is comprised of 147 contributing residences, 25 contributing garages, one contributing kitchen house, and three contributing parks. Noncontributing properties include 22 residences and seven garages. Listed in the National Register July 31, 2008.
Period of Significance:
1913 – circa 1950
Level of Significance:
Local
Area of Significance:
Community Planning and Development;Architecture
National Register Determination:
listed
Date of Certification:
2008-07-31
Date of Boundary Increase:
No Boundary Increase
Location:
Anderson County;Anderson
