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Boardman Neighborhood Historic District
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Boardman Neighborhood Historic District is located in Michigan
Boardman Neighborhood Historic District
Location in Michigan
Boardman Neighborhood Historic District is located in the United States
Boardman Neighborhood Historic District
Location in the United States
Location Roughly bounded by State and Webster Sts., and Railroad and Boardman Aves., Traverse City, Michigan
Area 52 acres (21 ha)
Architectural style Queen Anne
NRHP reference No. 78001498
Added to NRHP October 3, 1978

The Boardman Neighborhood Historic District is a special old neighborhood in Traverse City, Michigan. It's a place where many historic homes are located. This district is found between State Street, Webster Street, Railroad Avenue, and Boardman Avenue. It was officially recognized as a historic place in 1978.

A Look Back: History of Boardman Neighborhood

How It Started: The Lumber Boom

The Boardman Neighborhood began to grow when Traverse City was booming. This was because of the big lumber industry. Many important people from Traverse City built their homes here. These included Captain Henry Boardman, the Havilands, and the Hulls. They built very fancy houses in this area.

Growing and Changing Over Time

Later, more homes were built for other people. These included shop owners and professionals. For example, Fair Oaks Terrace was built in the 1890s. These homes were often more modest.

A Time of Change and Renewal

In the 1920s, the neighborhood became less popular. Many of the big houses were changed into apartments. Some were even left empty. But in the 1970s, people started to fix up the neighborhood. It became a place for single families again.

Exploring the Boardman Neighborhood

What You'll See There

The Boardman Neighborhood Historic District has about 174 buildings. Most of these are well-kept Victorian-style houses. They are made of wood and covered with clapboard siding. The neighborhood is quite dense. Many houses are built on smaller lots.

Homes for Everyone

The buildings here show a wide range of styles. Some are grand houses built for the city's most important people. These were from the late 1800s. Others are simpler homes. These belonged to small business owners or people who worked for lumber companies.

More Than Just Homes

Even though it's mostly a neighborhood of homes, there are other buildings too. For example, the city's very first general hospital is located here.

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