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
Norwood Star Market Opens-This Day In Norwood History-April 9, 1958
The Norwood Star Market opened it's doors on April 9th, 1958. The building has been expanded several times and is now Shaw's supermarket. Hiring for the Norwood Star Market began … Continue reading Norwood Star Market Opens-This Day In Norwood History-April 9, 1958
Norwood Park-This Day In Norwood History-July 7, 1955
Martin Cerel was the man behind Norwood Park, a housing development built at the base of Morse Hill in South Norwood at Alandale Parkway. Dozens of ads were run throughout … Continue reading Norwood Park-This Day In Norwood History-July 7, 1955
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.
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