Pensacola's Historic North Hill

The Sol A. Levy House at 100 W. DeSoto Street
The C. A. Weis House at 105 W. Gonzalez Street
The W. H. Watson House at 611 N. Barcelona Street
The Dr. Walter C. Payne House at 1125 N Spring
The Dr. Walter C. Payne House at 1125 N Spring
The A. G. Moreno House at 116 W. Desoto Street
The William J. Forbes House at 903 N. Spring Street

The Association

The North Hill Preservation Association (NHPA) was created in 1972, and formally organized in 1974, to promote and preserve the architecturally diverse North Hill Preservation District located in Pensacola, Florida.

The District is recognized on the National Registry of Historic Places and is one of the largest residential historic districts in the State of Florida.

The North Hill Preservation Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to protect, preserve, and restore the history, unique architecture, and landscape of the North Hill Preservation District; foster a sense of community among North Hill residents; and encourage a broader relationship with other Pensacola communities.

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The Cornelia Covington Bass and Oscar Leonidas Bass House. Built 1902

The Neighborhood

The North Hill Preservation District and surrounding areas form a vibrant neighborhood. The Association helps maintain our close-knit community by welcoming new residents, organizing neighborhood events, and communicating regularly about relevant neighborhood issues.

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Preservation

The National Registry of Historic Places recognizes the North Hill Preservation District as one of the nation’s historic places with structures worthy of preservation. The North Hill Preservation District is protected under Section 12-2-10 of the City of Pensacola Municipal Code and is overseen by the City of Pensacola Architectural Review Board.

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Transformations

Home renovation in a historic district requires a conscious effort to maintain the home’s historical integrity. Determining appropriate paint colors, repairing damage with like or approved modern materials, and restoring architectural details that were lost in past modernizations are all things that are considered when restoring a historic home. Our North Hill property owners have undertaken research and approval processes to preserve the beauty of their homes for the enjoyment of generations to come.

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He who loves an old house never loves in vain.

Isabel La Howe Conant

Upcoming Events

  • Egg Hunt Starts Off Spring Fest

    • Date: Mar 28, 2026
    • Time: 3–4 p.m.
    • Location: Alabama Square

    The neighborhood’s Easter Egg Hunt will start off this year’s Spring Festival. The fun begins on Saturday, 28 March, at 3:00 p.m. with the Egg Hunt and continues until 4:00 p.m. when our Spring Festival starts. No RSVP is required; family and friends are welcome. Casual and comfortable attire is appropriate. This is a great…

  • North Hill Spring Festival

    • Date: Mar 28, 2026
    • Time: 4–7 p.m.
    • Location: Alabama Square

    Come celebrate the warming weather and the blossoming beauty of our lovely neighborhood with North Hill’s 2025’s Spring Fest! Join your friends and neighbors once again in beautiful Alabama Square for food, fellowship, and festivity. The fun begins on Saturday, 28 March, at 4:00 p.m. and continues until 7:00 p.m. **We need volunteers to help…

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Become a Member of the NHPA

Your membership makes North Hill a stronger neighborhood and amplifies our voice for preservation!

Annual dues and fundraising efforts enable the NHPA to hold neighborhood events, perform park improvements, address neighborhood safety issues, and bring you important communications about the District.

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