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Westnedge Hill Neighborhood Association
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  • About
  • History
  • News & Events
  • Board of Directors
  • Imagine Kalamazoo 2035
  • Donate
  • Volunteer
  • Resources
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Are you interested in history and stories?

We are currently seeking neighbors who are passionate about our rich local history. If you would like to contribute to our neighborhood stories please email us! 

westnedgehillneighborhood@gmail.com

Come explore the history of Westnedge Hill with WMU Associate Professor of History and fellow neighborhood resident Dr.Evan Kutzler. Dr.Kutzler's guide can also be used as a self guided walking tour of Westnedge Hill, please allow 3 hours to complete this tour on foot. 

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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.  

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neighborhood survey

As a resident of the neighborhood, we'd like to learn what's most important to you. Please complete this survey and share any ideas you have about improvements you would like to see implemented in the Westnedge Hill Neighborhood. Thank you for your participation! 

* This survey is also available in paper format upon request, please call 311 within Kalamazoo city boundary and let them know you would like to have a Westnedge Hill Neighborhood survey in paper format.

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