Home building took off in 1914 just after Bothell Boulevard was completed, opening up access to Lake Forest Park property. Ads were meant to lure prospective residents with the promise of attractive prices and premium lots. Additionally, "The First Eight" homes were built in Lake Forest Park between 1910 and 1914 as showcases to attract land buyers. Designed by architects hired especially for the project, the residences varied greatly in size and style, from Neo-Colonial to Tudor to Bungalow. These houses were well-constructed using high quality materials, and still stand today. The City’s neighborhoods contain many homes of architectural interest and significance.