Westnedge Hill Neighborhood: History & Architecture
Author and Historian Lynn Houghton
Lynn Houghton, regional history curator at Western Michigan University’s Archives and Regional History Collections and co-author of Kalamazoo: Lost and Found, examines the history and architectural styles that are found in Kalamazoo’s Westnedge Hill neighborhood. Westnedge Hill is a residential neighborhood of approximately 1,100 homes, and is one of Kalamazoo’s most historic areas. The neighborhood is situated at one of the highest points in the City of Kalamazoo, and is characterized by a variety of single-family home styles along sometimes winding roads. Westnedge Hill is bound by Howard Street to the north, Cork Street/Whites Road to the south, Bronson Boulevard to the west, and South Burdick Street to the east.
Recorded 05/14/2015
Categories: Authors @ KPL; Kalamazoo History
Tags: architecture; author; history