Hi Mount Historic District (Raleigh, NC)

The Hi Mount Historic District is a mid-twentieth-century, transitional residential subdivision in Raleigh, North Carolina. The neighborhood was identified in a 2006 survey of Raleigh's mid-century resources that included all construction that took place between 1945 and 1965. The district is comprised of approximately 250 houses, built in four distinct building campaigns and ranging in style from Period Cottages and Minimal Traditional homes from 1940-1946, Cape Cod style homes in 1948, typical Minimal Traditional homes in 1949, and Minimal Traditional and Ranch homes from 1952-1954.

Approximately half of the homes were built by George W. Wright and his building companies (Wright Construction Company and Allied Building Company). The other half of the district was developed by Pine Ridge Homes and Hi Mount Homes; both companies were operated by well-known Raleigh developers Willie York and Ed Richards, who went on to develop Cameron Village and North Hills respectively. The neighborhood has remained stable but may be subject to redevelopment pressure as property values within the City of Raleigh continue to increase.

The Hi Mount Historic District was listed to the National Register of Historic Places in July 2011.  For a downloadable version of the nomination go to: http://www.hpo.ncdcr.gov/nr/WA4512.pdf