Bridget and Zay McShane
The McShane Team at Misty Mountains Realty, LLC
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City of Bellingham Neighborhoods--Columbia
Posted on August 10, 2009
City of Bellingham Neighborhoods
Columbia
One of the city's oldest neighborhoods, Columbia is a wonderful place to call home for nearly 4,000 Bellingham residents. The overwhelming majority of the approximately 1,600 residential structures (5% of total city housing) within this neighborhood are single family. The housing is attractive and well maintained, with narrow tree-lined streets and mature landscaping. The southernmost portion of the neighborhood, identified as the Eldridge Historical District, contains many large, historically significant homes.
Columbia Neighborhood residents enjoy the use of Elizabeth Park, which is viewed as a valued community asset. Other parks within the neighborhood include Carl Lobe and Lorraine Ellis Parks with facilities for younger children and families. Squalicum Creek Greenway forms the northwestern border of the neighborhood and there is easy access to Squalicum Creek Park, in the adjacent Birchwood Neighborhood.
This home was built in 1900 for Dr. Frank Van Kirk, who became the Whatcom County Health Officer in 1890. He had traveled the world collecting architectural details to be utilized in the construction of this custom built home. Those original items are still in the home - from the European tiled fireplace, to the drapes that still hang in the living room!
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LindaPosted August 12, 2009 11:56 AM
I've lived here for 11 years and I am learning so much about the neighborhoods you are highlighting, that I've never known. Very interesting, thanks.
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