West Main Hill in Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Henderson Park West Main Hill Historic District

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou

1. Henderson Park West Main Hill Historic District Marker

Inscription. Frank Henderson, a Kalamazoo military regalia manaufacturer, platted the Henderson park neighborhood in 1888. Taking advantage of the topography, Henderson rejected a typical grid pattern in favor of curving, tree lined streets and deep setbacks found in the new, "naturalistic" suburbs of the East and Midwest. Henderson Park developed fully between 1910 and 1930, once automobiles became popular, and eased residents' commute to the city's manufacturing and business centers. Now known as West Main Hill, the district exhibits a range of styles from modest bungalows to large Tudor and Colonial Revivals. Henderson Park is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected 2002 by Michigan Historical Commission and the Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L2104.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 42° 17.545′ N, 85° 36.251′ W. Marker is in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in Kalamazoo County. It is in West Main Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Monroe Street and Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Monroe Street. The marker is located

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at the west end of Henderson Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1300 Grand Avenue, Kalamazoo MI 49006, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edward Israel Arctic Pioneer (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Stuart House (approx. 0.4 miles away); French-Allen House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stuart Neighborhood (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Stuart Neighborhood (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Stuart Neighborhood (approx. half a mile away); Western Michigan University (approx. 0.7 miles away); South Street Historic District (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kalamazoo.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou

2. Henderson Park West Main Hill Historic District Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.