Historic Uptown Neighborhood

Created in 2002 to help promote community and advocate for neighborhood issues.

All residents, renters, business owners, and property owners within the borders of the Historic Uptown Neighborhood are automatically members of the Historic Uptown Neighborhood.

Get involved by:

  • Attend board meetings and neighborhood events.
  • Subscribing to the monthly email newsletter.
  • Contacting us to share your voice.
  • Donating or signing up as a sponsor.
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What We Care About

Monument Valley Park entrance nestled in trees.

Identifying, preserving, and celebrating historic homes, businesses, and buildings.

Preserving and improving the streetscape, particularly the historical medians, parkways, and canopy trees.

McAllister House during the Harvest Festival featuring colorful balloons, a lively front walkway leading to the house, people gathered at the event, pop-up vendor tents, and lush trees under a clear blue sky.

Improving safety and protecting living conditions for neighborhood residents.

Neighborhood Boundaries

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Historic Uptown Timeline

1871

Original townsite established

1873

Addition 1 annexed &
McAllister House built

1929

General Palmer’s statue installed

1985

N Weber St-Wahsatch Ave Historic District established

1987

Boulder Crescent Place Historic District established

2002

Historic Uptown (formerly Near North End) Neighborhood founded

About the Historic Uptown Neighborhood

Welcome to the Historic Uptown Neighborhood, a diverse and thriving urban neighborhood located directly north of downtown Colorado Springs. We strive for a mutual community among residents, business owners, landlords, churches, and students. Our neighborhood has wonderful amenities of all kinds within walking distance, including parks, restaurants, boutiques, museums, performing arts centers, sports facilities, and much more.

The Historic Uptown Neighborhood was part of the original townsite of Colorado Springs in 1871 and the first addition in 1873. The neighborhood has a significant presence on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Weber/Wahsatch District, Boulder Crescent District, Monument Valley Park, and eight other historic buildings.

Learn more on our Wikipedia page.

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