Boardman Neighborhood Historic District

Boardman Neighborhood Historic District is a residential area in Traverse City that contains roughly 174 structures within boundaries set by four main streets. The buildings date mostly from the late 1800s and display architectural styles that developed during that era.

The area developed during Traverse City's logging boom, when influential families built Victorian houses between 1850 and 1924. This building period shaped how the neighborhood looks today.

The neighborhood displays Victorian wood-frame houses with simple details that show how residents wanted to build their homes during the late 1800s. Walking through the streets, you can see how different families chose to design their own properties within the same period style.

The area is best explored on foot, as the streets are narrow and residential in character. You can walk freely through the neighborhood to view the houses from outside at your own pace.

The district includes the first general hospital of Traverse City among its mainly residential buildings. This early medical facility played an important role in the town's development.