Neighborhood History

The Watts Hospital-Hillandale Neighborhood is in Durham, NC and lies just west of downtown. Development in the neighborhood started in 1908 with the construction of Watts Hospital at the corner of Club Boulevard (known as E Street) and Broad Street. The neighborhood is composed mostly of Arts and Crafts style homes built from the 1910s through the 1940s.

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In 1998, Watts Hospital-Hillandale became a National Historic District. Portions of the neighborhood are protected by the City of Durham historic district rules. In 2008, the neighborhood celebrated its centennial.

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As a neighborhood, we offer events throughout the year.  Check out our events page for the latest updates on happenings.