Northwoods Historic District
Northwoods Historic District, Historic district in DeKalb County, United States.
The Northwoods Historic District encompasses 530 acres with 922 historic resources, including five residential neighborhoods within Doraville and unincorporated DeKalb County.
The district gained National Register of Historic Places recognition in June 2014, preserving mid-century architecture designed for middle-class workers in nearby industries.
The neighborhood features schools designed by architect John C. Portman Jr, including Sequoyah Middle School and Cary Reynolds Elementary, representing modern design principles.
The district maintains multiple access points throughout its integrated layout, connecting residential areas with schools, churches, and office spaces.
The US Board of Geographic Names designated Northwoods Creek in 2019 to honor this district, which exemplifies planned community development of the 1950s.
Location: DeKalb County
GPS coordinates: 33.89167,-84.27639
Latest update: April 8, 2025 23:30
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