The Colony Anaheim Apartments for Rent

The Colony District of Anaheim sits in the city’s cultural and historical heart. Created in 1997 as the first historical district in Anaheim, the area preserves the boundaries of the city as originally established by German settlers in 1857. A recent city redevelopment program has brought new shops, restaurants and other attractions to the area, making it one of the most desirable in the city.

The Colony District incorporates the 92805 ZIP code. The neighborhood is bounded by North, South, East and West Streets. These names reflect the street’s original uses as the boundary markers for the original Anaheim colony.

Housing in the area reflects the historic nature of the neighborhood. It consists of more than 1,100 houses and other buildings which have been deemed significant for their architectural character or specific history. The architecture gives a glimpse of the history of the neighborhood. Queen Anne-style cottages from the Victorian era, Colonial Revivial and Mission-style homes from the early 20th century and Craftsman homes from the 1920s and 30s are part of the area’s charm. The streets are wide and tree-lined.

One of the main cultural attractions in the Colony Neighborhood is the Mother Colony House, one of the original homes built by the German settlers who established the Los Angeles Vineyard Society – the farming collective which eventually would grow into Anaheim.

City redevelopment has brought many shopping, dining and restaurant opportunities to the area. A longtime staple for residents is the Anaheim White House, a large Italian bistro located in a former mansion. The restaurant has gained recognition for providing nightly food for up to 150 homeless children living with their parents in Orange County hotels.

Anaheim Ice is located in the Colony District. This year-round ice skating rink has open sessions along with lessons and hockey leagues for youths and adults. Pearson Park is a popular recreation site, especially its pool in the summer.