[2] The district includes work by several notable architects elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects, including David M. Scott, Stanley Albert Smith, Rudolph Weaver, Harry C. Weller, and Harold C. Whitehouse.

The historic use of the single-dwelling structures were for domestic use by faculty, staff and students of Washington State University.

The Tudor Revival homes all have steeply pitched roofs with side-gables, and half-timbered details.

[4] The "crown jewels" of the historic district were sold by Washington State University against recommendations of community members of the College Hill Association.

[4] The College Hill Historic District has maintained an integrity of location, design, and workmanship.