Boylan Heights facts for kids
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Boylan Heights
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Bungalow typical of smaller homes in the district
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 Location in North Carolina
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Norfolk & Southern RR, Mountford, Martin and Florence Sts. and Dorothea Dr., Raleigh, North Carolina |
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| Area | 82 acres (33 ha) |
| Built | 1907 |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/Craftsman, Colonial, Queen Anne |
| MPS | Early Twentieth Century Raleigh Neighborhoods TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 85001671 |
| Added to NRHP | July 29, 1985 |
Boylan Heights is a special old neighborhood in Raleigh, North Carolina. It's known for its beautiful historic homes. This area was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 1985. This means it's officially recognized as an important historic place in the United States.
Boylan Heights is also one of six local historic areas in Raleigh. These areas help protect the unique look and feel of the neighborhood.
Exploring Boylan Heights
A Different Kind of Map
A person who lives in Boylan Heights, Denis Wood, wrote a book about the neighborhood. The book is called Everything Sings: Maps for a Narrative Atlas. In his book, Wood creates very unusual maps.
Instead of just showing streets, his maps show things like where jack-o'-lanterns are on porches. He also mapped radio waves in the air. Other maps show the light from street lamps. These maps help people think about the neighborhood in new ways. They show how people live and connect in Boylan Heights.
Historic Homes and Styles
The historic area of Boylan Heights includes 252 important buildings. Most of these homes were built between 1907 and 1935. You can see many different old house styles here.
Some homes are in the Queen Anne style. These often have towers and fancy details. Others are in the Colonial Revival style, which looks like older American homes. You can also find many Bungalow and American Craftsman style houses. These are usually smaller and have a cozy, handcrafted feel.
Fun Facts About the Name
The name "Boylan Heights" has been used for other things too. A band called The Connells named their 1987 album Boylan Heights.
There is also a restaurant named after the neighborhood. It's located in The Corner area of Charlottesville, Virginia.
People from Boylan Heights
Well-Known Residents
Many interesting people have lived in Boylan Heights. Some have even become famous.
- Denis Wood: He is a well-known professor. He taught Design at NCSU (North Carolina State University). He is famous for his unique maps and ideas.
- Charles Meeker: He used to be the mayor of Raleigh, NC. The mayor is the leader of the city government.
- Deborah K. Ross: She is a Representative for North Carolina's 2nd congressional district. This means she helps make laws for the state in the US Congress. Before this, she worked in the North Carolina government. She also led the ACLU of NC, which works to protect people's rights.
Notable Buildings
- Montfort Hall: This historic house was built in 1858. It was built for William Montfort Boylan. He is the person the neighborhood is named after.
