Irving Park Historic District

Irving Park Historic District is a historic residential neighborhood in Greensboro with buildings constructed between 1911 and 1930, centered around the Greensboro Country Club. The area contains approximately 164 buildings spread across land from Buffalo Creek to Battleground Avenue and from Cornwallis Drive to West Northwood Street.

Architect John Nolen designed this residential neighborhood in the early 1900s as Greensboro expanded and needed more space for affluent residents. The project emerged during a period of economic growth and urban development in North Carolina.

The houses display various architectural styles such as Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival, reflecting the preferences of affluent residents in the early 20th century. This variety makes the neighborhood a mirror of the tastes and economic opportunities of its original inhabitants.

The neighborhood is easy to explore on foot, with well-laid-out streets and a manageable size. It helps to have a map handy to follow the various houses and styles as you walk through the streets.

The neighborhood contains five contributing sites, two contributing structures, and two contributing objects alongside the residential buildings, which together shape its character. These additional elements, though often overlooked, play an important role in defining the district.

Location: Greensboro

GPS coordinates: 36.09640,-79.79830

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:21