Fisher Park Historic District, historic district in Greensboro, North Carolina
Fisher Park Historic District is a neighborhood in Greensboro with approximately 670 buildings, mostly built between 1900 and 1930. Homes display Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Craftsman, and Gothic styles, with a large central park containing mature trees, curved pathways, and stone bridges that anchor the area.
The neighborhood developed starting around 1890 as a planned suburb centered on a park donated to the city in 1902 by Basil Fisher. Construction accelerated after streetcars arrived around 1902, peaking in the 1920s with homes for both wealthy and middle-class residents, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
Fisher Park is a neighborhood rooted in early 1900s community life. Residents and visitors gather along tree-lined streets and in the central park, where walking, sitting on benches, and visiting local coffee shops create a sense of place where neighbors connect.
The district is highly walkable with sidewalks under large trees and compact access to shops and cafes. It is easily reached on foot from downtown Greensboro and offers nearby parks such as Latham Park and Green Hill Cemetery for exploring.
The district features a large white oak tree called the Tree of Life that serves as a landmark for visitors. Additionally, in 1995 the historic Gant-McAlister House was carefully moved from its original location to Church Street to save it from demolition and restoration.
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