The Heritage Hill Neighborhood Association first formed in 1968 as a response to new developments that would destroy the historic homes in the neighborhood. By lobbying to make Heritage Hill a historic district, the association helped to save the neighborhood from an urban renewal project that would have leveled most of the neighborhood. Today, Heritage Hill is one of the largest historic districts in the United States.

The association began with historical interests, but then grew to include community issues such as crime and education.

The documents from this collection come primarily from the “Heritage Hill Association” vertical file and the association website.