In October 1997, City Council adopted the Anaheim Colony Historic District. This is the city's 1st and largest Historic District. The boundaries of the Colony match the original German Colony founded in 1857 (North, South, East and West Streets). Over 1,000 qualified structures are located within this 1.8-square mile area. On January 26, 1999, City Council approved the Anaheim Colony Monument, in which 4 were installed to mark the main entries of the district, located at:
- North Street and Anaheim Boulevard
- South Street and Anaheim Boulevard
- East Street and Lincoln Avenue
- West Street and Lincoln Avenue