New Castle's North Hill Historic District is the 3rd largest historic district in Pennsylvania. It emcompasses 540 acres of historical homes. The only two larger historical districts in Pennsylvania are located in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

The educational benefits of creating local districts are the same as those derived from any historic preservation effort. Districts can help explain the development of a place, the source of inspiration, and technological advances.

The protection of local historic districts can enhance business recruitment potential. Companies continually re-locate to communities that offer their workers a higher quality of life, which is greatly enhanced by successful local preservation programs and stable historic districts

One of the strongest qualities of local historic district designation is that it can be tailored to the specific needs and distinct identity of the community, and helps to protect and preserve local resources, even while the community is changing. Development that enhances a historic district is important to the city's evolution since it ties past, present and future together.

1. It can protect the investments of owners and residents.

2. A local district can result in a positive economic impact from tourism.

3. The protection of local historic districts can enhance business recruitment potential.