Quaker Hill was first settled in 1738 by William Shipley, whose wife, Elizabeth, had seen the site in a dream as their home. Since that time, the historic neighborhood has seen much development and change. But one constant quality of the district has been its gorgeous architecture.

Quaker Hill's architecture spans three centuries and includes fine examples of Colonial, Federal, Georgian, Georgian Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Neo-Gothic and Victorian Styles. Today, the district retains its diverse architectural character, in part due to its designation as a National Register Historic District in 1978.

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