Every great neighborhood deserves a great flag
Hilltop got its start in 1885 with the construction of the City Lateral Canal and later the extension of streetcar lines into the area. In the center of Hilltop is Cranmer Park, with its iconic sundial which was dynamited by a vandal in 1965 and then replaced. The diagonal of the flag is 50°17' the same as the gnomon of the sundial, separating the blue of the canal and the green of the park. Additionally, the silver stripe traversing the flag represents the neighborhood’s former streetcar tracks.
Hilltop, with its origins dating back to 1885 with the development of the City Lateral Canal and subsequent extension of streetcar lines, is a neighborhood steeped in history. At its core lies Cranmer Park, distinguished by its iconic sundial, which tragically fell victim to vandalism in 1965 but was faithfully restored.
The flag design is a testament to this neighborhood's rich heritage. The diagonal line, aligned at 50°17', mirrors the gnomon of the sundial, dividing the flag into two segments: the blue representing the canal and the green symbolizing the park. The silver stripe running through the flag serves as a reminder of the neighborhood's former streetcar tracks, commemorating its transportation legacy. This flag serves as a proud emblem of Hilltop's unique history and enduring character.