Like Roanoke Park, its homes reflect the variety of popular architectural styles from the 1920s through the 1950s and are similar to those found in the nearby prestigious suburb of Hayes Barton, but are more modest in scale.

Notably, the popular Colonial style was not used due to Vanguard Park's narrower lots.

[2] Construction began in this district along its south and west edges in 1920 with modestly sized American Craftsman bungalows and front-gabled houses.

Building slowed considerably during the Depression; homes built in the following years were one- and two-story houses in the Minimal Traditional style.

During World War II construction stopped abruptly, only to rebound robustly during the post-war housing shortage.