🏡 A Ranch for $13,800: Exploring Norfolk County’s 1957 Housing Market In 1957, the American dream came with a price tag—and in Norfolk County, that price was often $13,800. Modest … Continue reading A Ranch for $13,800: Exploring Norfolk County’s 1957 Housing Market
New Norwood Community, Westover, to Open Saturday-This Day In Norwood History-June 12, 1955
Westover Estates, a planned suburban community, located in Norwood, will be ready for inspection on Saturday, June 18, it was announced yesterday. Two furnished model homes — a split-level and … Continue reading New Norwood Community, Westover, to Open Saturday-This Day In Norwood History-June 12, 1955
Second Section of Cerel’s Norwood Homes Opened-This Day In Norwood History-April 2, 1955
Cape‑style homes, a ballpark, and a pool — Norwood Park II opened with everything a growing family could want.
Norwood Park-This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1955
Norwood Park-at-Norwood Attracts Hundreds of People “The new model home, opened recently at Norwood Park-at-Norwood, is attracting hundreds of people to the area,” Martin Cerel, Natick realtor, reports. “Many of … Continue reading Norwood Park-This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1955
New Owners May Develop Westover As Separate Entity-This Day in Norwood History-June 22, 1954
June 22, 1954-New Owners May Develop Westover As Separate Entity
Papers Passed On 650 Acres Of Westover-This Day in Norwood History-June 13, 1954
June 13, 1954-The title was passed on 650 acres of the Westover property this week.
Westover Sold To Boston Group On $277,500 Bid-This Day In Norwood History-January 21, 1954
Local Group Topped After Tie Offer George Willett's preliminary plan for Westover Estates. After weeks of negotiations by opposing factions, marked by repeated hearings, conferences, and delays, Westover has at … Continue reading Westover Sold To Boston Group On $277,500 Bid-This Day In Norwood History-January 21, 1954
Hillshire Community Lures Prospective Buyers to Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1951
During the past week hundreds of prospective home seekers visited the model homes at Hillshire “Homes of Charm,” Greater Boston’s newest home community, located on a large tract in the … Continue reading Hillshire Community Lures Prospective Buyers to Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1951
Ellis Gardens-This Day In Norwood History-June 30, 1950
This ad for Ellis Gardens ran on June 30th, 1950. OWN YOUR OWN HOME THE MOST SENSATIONAL OFFER IN THE SMALL HOME-BUILDING FIELD IN ELLIS GARDENS, NORWOOD 4 and 5 … Continue reading Ellis Gardens-This Day In Norwood History-June 30, 1950
Ellis “Dust Bowl” Termed Menace to Health-This Day in Norwood History-June 13, 1950
Board Asks Counsel For Biding Following Hearing Claiming that the “dust bowl” conditions in the vicinity of the Ellis Gardens housing development are getting worse instead of better, representatives of … Continue reading Ellis “Dust Bowl” Termed Menace to Health-This Day in Norwood History-June 13, 1950