Silver City North Addition Historic District

The Silver City North Addition Historic District is a residential historic district in Silver City, New Mexico. The district includes several blocks on the north side of College Avenue; the area between West and Santa Rita Streets is especially significant. The North Addition was a well-to-do neighborhood of Silver City in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and some of the city's most prominent residents lived there. Local politicians, attorneys, builders, doctors, and three presidents of Western New Mexico University owned homes in the neighborhood. The Queen Anne style, which was popular nationally during the district's development, predominates in the district. Many of the houses feature vernacular forms, such as the hipped box plan, with Queen Anne elements such as window detailing and frame porches. The district also includes several bungalows built in the 20th century.[2]

Silver City North Addition Historic District
Silver City North Addition Historic District is located in New Mexico
Silver City North Addition Historic District
Silver City North Addition Historic District is located in the United States
Silver City North Addition Historic District
LocationRoughly bounded by the San Vicente Arroyo, College Ave., Chloride and 13th Sts., Silver City, New Mexico
Coordinates32°46′33″N 108°16′44″W / 32.77583°N 108.27889°W / 32.77583; -108.27889
Area36 acres (15 ha)
Built1914 (1914)
ArchitectMultiple
Architectural styleLate 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements, Queen Anne
NRHP reference No.83001620[1]
NMSRCP No.883
Significant dates
Added to NRHPFebruary 17, 1983
Designated NMSRCPJune 4, 1982

The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 17, 1983.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Berry, Susan M. (August 10, 1981). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Silver City North Addition Historic District". National Park Service. Retrieved November 21, 2014. Accompanied by photos.