Ninth Street Hill

Lafayette platted this area in 1825, and it was first known as Prospect Hill. Wealthy families built country estates here in the 1850's and 1860's, and streetcar lines of the 1880's transformed the hill into a popular suburb. The area declined after World War II. This neighborhood district showcases many American domestic architectural styles from the 1850's through the 1950's. Revitalization began in the 1970's, a neighborhood association was founded in 1986, and the district was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

Lafayette, Indiana · United States