University Heights is fortunate to be home to 70 bungalow courts built between 1920 and 1950. They were (and still are) very popular among renters for providing a home-like setting without the maintenance responsibilities. They also offer greater privacy and independence than apartment buildings as well as a sense of community since units face a shared common area.

On many University Heights sidewalks, you can find stamped icons and text designating the contractor name or union, the city in which the business was registered, and year the concrete was set. Thanks to the hard work of University Heights Historical Society volunteer, Bill Ellig, our community has an online record of over 350 historic contractor sidewalk stamps throughout University Heights.