History of Norhill

The name Norhill comes from the geographical location of the neighborhood "north" and "higher in elevation" than the Houston Business District of the 1920's after the 1st World War. William C Hogg was Chairman of the City Planning Commission and played a major role in the creation of the neighborhood.

The attached document (in PDF) format includes a detailed history about the Norhill District.

NORHILL HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION

See also the boundary map of the Proctor Plaza Neighborhood.