Business Bonanza – 1960s

In the mid-60s there was a thriving business community in Crest.  Over 20 businesses survived here and probably more that don't come readily to mind: Hilltop Market, W&M's Suncrest Market,…

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Life in the 1950s and 60s

Suncrest and La Cresta Merge 1950s and 1960s The Crest Civic League notes reflected that as of November 1950, “There are now approximately 1,200 residents based on a total of…

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Horses and Horse Groups

Horses in Crest - Of Course Horse gathering at South Lane Park It is not an uncommon sight today to see folks riding or walking their horses around Crest making…

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Fire Protection on the Hill

Crest Volunteer Fire Department 1942-1951 Creation of the Crest Volunteer Fire Department- 1942-1951 The first firefighting equipment on the hill in 1942 consisted of barrels of water hauled on a…

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