South Willard Street Historic District facts for kids
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South Willard Street Historic District
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 Location in Vermont
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| Location | S. Willard St., Burlington, Vermont |
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| Area | 67 acres (27 ha) |
| Architect | Fisher, A. B.; Et al. |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Late Victorian, Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 88002226 |
| Added to NRHP | November 3, 1988 |
The South Willard Street Historic District is a very special part of Burlington, Vermont. It was once the most popular and fancy place for important families to live. This area is located along South Willard Street, between Pearl and Beech Streets. It has many different kinds of old buildings. In the 1800s, it was home to large houses owned by the city's business leaders. Later, more homes were built there in the late 1800s and early 1900s. This historic area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
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A Look at Burlington's History
The city of Burlington became an official city in 1789. It grew very quickly after that. Burlington became an important center for travel and factories. Willard Street was created in the early 1800s. It was built about halfway up the hill between Lake Champlain and the University of Vermont (UVM) campus.
How the Area Grew
Because it was uphill from downtown Burlington, this area soon became a popular place to live. Wealthy families built their homes here. At first, there were large, widely spaced houses. These homes were built in styles like Federal and Greek Revival. Later in the 1800s, successful business people built even grander houses. These were in styles like Italianate and Second Empire. Sometimes, they divided the older, larger properties to build new homes.
Modern Day South Willard Street
More buildings were added in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Today, the area is a mix of people. You'll find local workers and students living there. Many students attend UVM or Champlain College. Champlain College's campus is actually located right in the middle of this historic district.
Exploring the Historic District
The South Willard Street Historic District runs along South Willard Street. This street is also known as United States Route 7. It stretches from Pearl Street in the north to Beach Street in the south. The district also includes properties on some nearby side streets. These include Howard, Cliff, Spruce, and Maple Streets.
What You'll Find There
The district covers about 67 acres (or 27 hectares). It includes 118 buildings that are important because of their history. These buildings show many different architectural styles. You can see almost every popular style from the 1800s and early 1900s. Most of these buildings were first built as homes. However, some have been changed. They are now used for schools, offices, or even apartment buildings.
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163 South Willard St. Skiff Hall, Champlain College.
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158 South Willard Street. Residence hall, Champlain College.
