Belvidere Hill Historic District

Belvidere Hill Historic District is a residential area in east Lowell containing more than 100 homes built largely between 1845 and 1945. The houses sit on spacious lots in this elevated part of the city.

The area was originally farmland called Lynde's Hill until a water reservoir was built there in 1849 for industrial purposes. Construction of the reservoir marked the shift of this location toward residential development.

The homes display Italianate, Second Empire, Queen Anne, Richardsonian Romanesque, and Colonial Revival styles, reflecting how different generations shaped their surroundings over time. Walking through, you can see how architectural preferences changed as the neighborhood developed across the decades.

The neighborhood sits on elevated ground and is best explored on foot, with pleasant streets between the homes. Keep in mind that private properties are off-limits, as these are active residences where people live.

The neighborhood sits atop the city's highest elevation, where a water reservoir once supplied pressure for textile mills below. This hilltop setting and its hidden industrial connection reveal how the city's mills and homes were closely linked.

Location: Lowell

GPS coordinates: 42.63806,-71.29278

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:41