Vine Neighborhood
Kalamazoo's Unique Neighborhoods
804 W. Vine, Cosmo’s Cucina Source: Photo by Patrick Jouppi, June 2010 Description
The Vine Area Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on 16 August 1983. The district is roughly bounded by S. Rose, S. Westnedge, W. Walnut and Ranney Streets. Covering 333 acres, the district contains 171 buildings
In addition to being listed as a national historic district, the Vine Area also enjoys local historic district status. The national district is centered within the local district which is considerably larger, roughly bounded by Davis, Cedar, Burdick and Pioneer Streets.
National Register Information
The following information reflects the manner in which the Vine Area Historic District is categorized by the National Register of Historic Places.
Subjects:
• Architecture/Engineering
Historic Use:
• Domestic
Current Use:
• Domestic
Owners:
• Private
Architectural Style:
• Greek Revival
Period of Significance:
• 1866-1900
National Register Information System Item Number:
• 83000875
Prominent Buildings and Structures
• Howard Chenery Auditorium
Compiled by Patrick Jouppi, Kalamazoo Public Library Staff, June 2010
During the month of May, 2009, KPL hosted several programs celebrating the Vine Neighborhood as part of our “Neighborhood Focus” series.
The first program featured the city’s historic preservation coordinator and long-time Vine resident, Sharon Ferraro, who presented the neighborhood’s fascinating history.
Lynn Houghton, local historian and co-author of Kalamazoo Lost and Found, highlighted Vine’s amazing variety of architectural styles in the next program.
The series concluded with a look at the Rose Place Project. This program was presented by Julie DeLuca, one of the property owners that helped transform Rose Place into “an enhanced urban living environment.”
Each program was video recorded along with a brief interview with the presenter.
Vine Neighborhood History: A Storied Past presented by Sharon Ferraro.
More About the Vine Neighborhood
Vine Neighborhood Architecture presented by Lynn Houghton (video)
Rose Place Project presented by Julie DeLuca (video)