South Union Street Historic District (Burlington, Vermont) facts for kids
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South Union Street Historic District
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House on South Union Street
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| Location | S. Union St. between Howard and Main, Burlington, Vermont |
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| Area | 45 acres (18 ha) |
| Built | 1835 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Late Victorian, Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 88001946 |
| Added to NRHP | October 31, 1988 |
The South Union Street Historic District is a special area in Burlington, Vermont. It's a neighborhood with many old houses built between 1835 and 1938. These homes were for families who had a good amount of money but weren't super rich. They chose this area because it had great views of Lake Champlain. This district is important because of its many different styles of buildings. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
A Look at South Union Street's History
South Union Street was one of the first main roads in Burlington. At first, it was mostly farmland with a few brick houses. Some of these older houses are still standing today.
Burlington grew a lot after the railroad arrived in the 1840s. South Union Street became a popular place for people who were doing well financially. They built nice homes there. The street is located between the lowlands near Lake Champlain and the hill where the University of Vermont is.
Why People Chose South Union Street
People liked South Union Street because it offered amazing views of Lake Champlain. Most houses were built facing west to enjoy these views. They were also built as far up the hill as possible.
Some houses on the east side of South Union Street have special towers. These towers were added to get even better views of the lake. Many of these homes were built in the Second Empire and Queen Anne styles.
What Makes the District Special
The historic district stretches along South Union Street. It runs between Main Street and Howard Street. It also includes properties on four smaller streets nearby. These are Kingsland Terrace, Cliff Street, Bayview Street, and Spruce Street.
The district covers about 45 acres (18 hectares). It has 178 buildings that are important to history. All of these buildings are homes. They come in many different styles. However, they are usually two or two-and-a-half stories tall. They also share similar sizes and settings.
