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The North Hill Preservation District, situated in Pensacola, Florida, is one the largest residential historic districts in Florida. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a U. S. Historic District on May 9, 1983. Bounded by De Villiers, Wright, Belmont, Reus, Palafox, and Blount Streets, this 50-block preservation district comprises of 425 historic buildings, most of which were constructed between 1870 and the 1930s. These magnificent homes were initially owned by Creoles, the French and Spanish nobility, and the buccaneers.
A leisurely walk through the tree-lined streets in the District divulges an unembellished outdoor museum, featuring a number of architectural treasures from Neoclassical, Queen Anne, Craftsman Bungalow, Mediterranean Revival, and Tudor Revival to Art Moderne. The places of tourist interest in the Village include the Lee Square, which features a 50 ft (15.24 m) obelisk that stands as accolade to the Confederacy; the 1902 Christ Episcopal Church, best known for its Spanish-revival style architecture; and Fort George, located at the site of the largest of three forts built by the British in 1778.
At present, these distinguished historic homes are not open to the public but offer sight-seers an excellent opportunity to view their outstanding architecture. The North Hill Preservation District is governed by the City of Pensacola Architectural Review Board. It is cosseted by zoning regulations that ensure the preservation of its unique architectural character and the compatibility of its future development. The North Hill District takes pleasure in preserving a quality of life enjoyed for over 130 years, and is a ‘must-see’ for all those who visit Pensacola.
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