Northcrest Historic Sign Toppers

We all love Northcrest! It's unique, colorful, fun and yes sometimes weird. ;)

 

In 2016, Northcrest was officially listed as a National Register Historic District.

 

Historic sign toppers build community identity and pride, cultivate an awareness of the importance of the designated area, and are a gentle reminder of the diversity of neighborhoods in and around Atlanta. Proceeds go toward production and installation of historic sign toppers on every street sign within the Northcrest Historic District.

 

The project is sponsored by the Northcrest Civic Association  who have donated the first $1,000 toward our goal of $6,000. 

 

This is your chance to be a part of Northcrest history!

 

Time and again, Northcrest has shown it's generosity by donating time and money to local charities, Pleasantdale school children, and our local first responders. We take pride in our community. Sign toppers are a great way to promote our neighborhood, show off our historic significance and create an even stronger sense of community.

Help us achieve our goal by donating today!

Please vote for your favorite design here: Sign Survey Part 2 

Limit one vote per member.  

 

About Northcrest:

Northcrest is a suburban residential subdivision located in an unincorporated area of north DeKalb County, Georgia, due east of the interchange of Interstates 85 and 285. The development, platted in the late 1950s, features single-family homes primarily constructed between 1959 and the late 1970s.

 

The development is representative of the tremendous growth that occurred in metropolitan Atlanta, and DeKalb County in particular, in the decades following World War II. The vast majority of homes were constructed by P & H Realty Company, with the development advertised in brochures as Northcrest.

 

The district is approximately 396 acres. The district features curvilinear and rectilinear streets with several cul-de-sacs. Lots are generally rectilinear, the exceptions existing in pie-shaped lots around the cul-de-sacs. Each lot features a single residence, typically with a large setback from the street, and private driveway. There are five primary house types within the district: Split-Level, Ranch, A-Frame Split-Level, Traditional Two-Story, and Split Foyer. Northcrest is unique, as its predominant house type is the split-level, making it perhaps the largest single collection of the type in Georgia. The houses in the district feature a range of styles, as well, including: Plain, Colonial Revival, Contemporary, Eichleresque, and Wright-Influenced.

 

The vast majority of houses within Northcrest have maintained the proportion, massing and scale of their type, as well as the architectural character of their original style. The proposed district also includes contributing buildings that are not single-family homes: the Northcrest Swim & Tennis Clubhouse, Pleasantdale Elementary School and the Parkside Apartment complex.

 

About the NCA:

Northcrest Civic Association is a community organization founded in 2016 by neighbors of the Northcrest neighborhood, for the neighbors of Northcrest. It serves as a forum for residents to learn about issues affecting their community and as an avenue for exchange with business and government entities in the area.

 

The Northcrest Civic Association aims to give a voice to residents on all matters relating to living, working and enjoying the Northcrest community.

 

The Northcrest Civic Association will:

Promote the Northcrest community as a great place to live, interact and enjoy.

Uphold Northcrest as a historic community of national importance.

Provide a platform for NCA members to voice opinions on community matters.

Create a safe place for residents to meet, interact, and help each other.

 

become an NCA member by clicking here