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'''Crestwood North''' is a [[List of Birmingham neighborhoods|neighborhood]] in the [[Crestwood community]] of [[Birmingham]]. It was developed as '''Woodlawn Heights''' (also called '''Woodlawn Highlands''') in the early 20th century. Crestwood North comprises approximately 416 acres with a population of 2,162. | '''Crestwood North''' is a [[List of Birmingham neighborhoods|neighborhood]] in the [[Crestwood community]] of [[Birmingham]]. It was developed as '''Woodlawn Heights''' (also called '''Woodlawn Highlands''') in the early 20th century. Crestwood North comprises approximately 416 acres with a population of 2,162. | ||
The neighborhood is divided from [[Crestwood South]] by [[Crestwood Boulevard]] and from [[Woodlawn]] by the | The neighborhood is divided from [[Crestwood South]] by [[Crestwood Boulevard]] and from [[Woodlawn]] by the [[Central of Georgia Railroad]]. The neighborhood is bounded by [[East Avondale neighborhood|East Avondale]] across [[5th Avenue South]] to the west and by [[Oak Ridge Park]] across [[62nd Street South]] on the east. [[Crestwood Park]] is in Crestwood North. Immediately to its north is the [[Girls Inc Crestwood Center]] (the former [[Holman School]]). The neighborhood also includes the former site of the [[Woodlawn Infirmary]] (built in [[1896]]), which was demolished after it caught fire in [[2002]]. The site was redeveloped as single family residences, called [[Crest Parc]]. | ||
Older portions of the neighborhood were listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places in Birmingham|National Register of Historic Places]] in [[2006]] as the [[Woodlawn Highlands Historic District]]. | Older portions of the neighborhood were listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places in Birmingham|National Register of Historic Places]] in [[2006]] as the [[Woodlawn Highlands Historic District]]. | ||
The Crestwood North neighborhood association meets every 4th Monday at 6:30 PM at the [[Girls Inc. Crestwood Center]]. | The Crestwood North neighborhood association meets every 4th Monday at 6:30 PM at the [[Girls Inc. Crestwood Center]]. [[Frank McCrory]] serves is neighborhood president, [[Cathy McCreless]] as vice president, and [[Olivia Pierce]] as secretary. | ||
==Presidents== | ==Presidents== | ||
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* [[Frank McCrory]], 2006- | * [[Frank McCrory]], 2006- | ||
* [[Darrell O'Quinn]], 2012- | * [[Darrell O'Quinn]], 2012- | ||
* [[Frank McCrory]] | * [[Frank McCrory]], current | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
Revision as of 11:58, 21 February 2023
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Birmingham neighborhoods |
| District(s) | 3 & 5 |
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| Community | Crestwood |
| Population | 2,205 |
| Area | N/A |
| President | Frank McCrory |
| Meeting site | Girls Inc., (map) |
| Meeting day | 4th Monday |
| Website | crestwoodnorth.com |
| Neighborhood map | Crestwood North |
Crestwood North is a neighborhood in the Crestwood community of Birmingham. It was developed as Woodlawn Heights (also called Woodlawn Highlands) in the early 20th century. Crestwood North comprises approximately 416 acres with a population of 2,162.
The neighborhood is divided from Crestwood South by Crestwood Boulevard and from Woodlawn by the Central of Georgia Railroad. The neighborhood is bounded by East Avondale across 5th Avenue South to the west and by Oak Ridge Park across 62nd Street South on the east. Crestwood Park is in Crestwood North. Immediately to its north is the Girls Inc Crestwood Center (the former Holman School). The neighborhood also includes the former site of the Woodlawn Infirmary (built in 1896), which was demolished after it caught fire in 2002. The site was redeveloped as single family residences, called Crest Parc.
Older portions of the neighborhood were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006 as the Woodlawn Highlands Historic District.
The Crestwood North neighborhood association meets every 4th Monday at 6:30 PM at the Girls Inc. Crestwood Center. Frank McCrory serves is neighborhood president, Cathy McCreless as vice president, and Olivia Pierce as secretary.
Presidents
- Claud Cotten
- Scotty Colson, 1985-1998
- Ron Cagle, 2002-
- Frank McCrory, 2006-
- Darrell O'Quinn, 2012-
- Frank McCrory, current
Demographics
- 2010: 2,162 (15.9% Black)
- 2020: 2,205 (7.0% Black)
References
- Ford, Gene (May 24, 2005) Woodlawn Highlands Historic District National Register of Historic Places Registration Form National Archives
- Watkins, Jenny (December 16, 2007) "Crestwood's comeback no surprise to residents." The Birmingham News
External links
- Crestwood North website
- Crestwood North at facebook.com
- Crestwood North at Nextdoor.com (residents only)