The Manhattan Heights neighborhood got its start in the most unlikely way. It was the site of a copper smelter. Begun in 1899 as the Federal Copper Company, due to financial constraints the business was short lived and shut down in 1903.
By 1914, the land was redeveloped as two residential neighborhoods: Manhattan Heights and Castle Heights. The latter, located immediately adjacent to Manhattan Heights, is now considered part of the same neighborhood for all practical purposes since they are both contained within the Manhattan Heights Historic District.
The district features over 500 homes and showcases a wide range of architectural styles, including: Spanish Colonial Revival, Georgian Revival, Pueblo, Territorial and the more modest and common Craftsman style bungalow.
Otto Thorman Home, 3033 Federal Avenue
Otto Thorman Home, 1702 Raynor Street
Mabel Welch Home in Manhattan Heights
