Mitchell College Historic District (Boundary Increase
Why it's listed
This residential neighborhood in Statesville, North Carolina, extends the Mitchell College Historic District to the west. It takes in parts of Alexander, Carrol, Mulberry, Race, Oak and Cherry streets, with 87 contributing and 31 noncontributing resources, mostly houses and small outbuildings. One-story bungalows are the most common type, alongside Queen Anne influenced cottages from around 1890, pyramidal cottages, period cottages, Minimal Traditional houses and brick Ranch houses. Several brick apartment buildings, some built to house Davis Hospital staff, also stand here, and the former hospital is the only non-residential building. Lots and houses are smaller than in the original district. The area reflects Statesville's growth as a railroad and industrial town between about 1890 and 1952. Although some houses have vinyl siding and replacement windows, the district keeps a high degree of integrity. It was recognized for its architecture and its connection to health care and medicine.
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| Period of significance | ca. 1890-1952 |
|---|---|
| Styles | Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman, Period Cottage, Minimal Traditional, Ranch Style |
| Areas of significance | Health/Medicine, Architecture |
| Acreage | 30 |
| Boundary source | NPS cultural-resource GIS polygon |
| Full listing page | Mitchell College Historic District (Boundary Increase (property record) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.