Progress Report On Playground At Ellis Garden-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1962

Reporting on the latest developments regarding the proposed playground In the Ellis Gardens area, Kevin P. Barry, chairman of the Ellis Gardens Playground Committee, stated, that he had received a … Continue reading Progress Report On Playground At Ellis Garden-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1962

Rustic Acres by Countryside Homes-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1960

June 19, 1960-Rustic Acres by Countryside Homes

Hearth Stones Community in Norwood “Designed To Be Different”-This Day In Norwood History-April 24, 1960

Color Schemes Left To New Home Owners A new community of homes “designed to be different” will be formally opened today in Norwood. The Hearth Stones, developed by Alvin Slotnick … Continue reading Hearth Stones Community in Norwood “Designed To Be Different”-This Day In Norwood History-April 24, 1960

Hearth Stones Community in Norwood “Designed To Be Different”-This Day In Norwood History-April 24, 1960

Color Schemes Left To New Home Owners A new community of homes “designed to be different” will be formally opened today in Norwood. The Hearth Stones, developed by Alvin Slotnick … Continue reading Hearth Stones Community in Norwood “Designed To Be Different”-This Day In Norwood History-April 24, 1960

A Ranch for $13,800: Exploring Norfolk County’s 1957 Housing Market

🏡 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

Welcome to the neighborhood! In June 1955, a major chapter in Norwood’s post-war suburban boom unfolded with the grand opening of Westover Estates. Designed by architects Compton and Pierce and built by the Jacet Construction Corporation, this planned community introduced stylish mid-century modern split-level and ranch homes featuring floor-to-ceiling fireplaces, all-electric Hotpoint kitchens, and ideal proximity to Willett Pond.

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.

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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.