Modern Day Westnedge Hill Neighborhood
Modern day Westnedge Hill Neighborhood boundary map.
Westnedge Hill is a residential neighborhood of approximately 1,100 homes, and is one of Kalamazoo’s most historic areas. The neighborhood is situated at one of the highest points in the City of Kalamazoo, and is characterized by a variety of single-family home styles along sometimes winding roads. Westnedge Hill is bound by Howard Street to the north, Cork Street/Whites Road to the south, Bronson Boulevard to the west, and South Burdick Street to the east.
Westnedge Hill Neighborhood History
Our Story
Area map from 1928
Westnedge Hill Neighborhood: History & Architecture
Lynn Houghton, regional history curator at Western Michigan University's Archives and Regional History Collections and co-author of "Kalamazoo: Lost and Found," examines the history and architectural styles that are found in Kalamazoo's Westnedge Hill neighborhood.
Westnedge Hill Neighborhood: Crane Park History and Transformation
Natalie Patchell examines of the history and transformation of Crane Park in the Westnedge Hill neighborhood from an 1880s gravel pit to the park it is today with beautifully designed gardens. Presented Thursday, April 30, 2015, at Kalamazoo Public Library, as part of a series of programs honoring the diversity and history of Kalamazoo’s neighborhoods.