Nalcrest, Retirement community for letter carriers in Polk County, United States.
Nalcrest is a residential community of about 500 apartments spread across 253 acres along Lake Weohyakapka's shoreline. The apartments are arranged in small clusters of four to ten units, all built at ground level in a garden-style layout.
The National Association of Letter Carriers founded Nalcrest in 1963 under the leadership of William Doherty, a former diplomat. The development was created as a specialized housing project for retired postal workers in Florida.
The community brings together retired postal workers through shared recreational spaces like a pool, tennis court, and softball field. These gathering places help residents maintain friendships and connections based on their shared professional background.
Residents have annual leases that cover water, sewer, trash removal, basic television, and maintenance of their apartments. The community also provides access to recreational facilities and the lake for outdoor activities.
Although residents are retired mail carriers, they collect their mail from a central post office rather than having it delivered to their homes. This reflects how the community operates under its own practices for daily life.
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