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

Norwood Veteran’s Housing Project Progressing-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1950

ON SCHEDULE—Work is progressing according to schedule on the Norwood Veterans Housing Project off Roosevelt avenue. Thirteen cellars have already been poured and excavations have been made for a score … Continue reading Norwood Veteran’s Housing Project Progressing-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1950

George Willett ’s Westover Dreams Near Fulfillment-This Day in Norwood History-January 29, 1948

Town Country Homes Spokesman Tells Selectmen Plans Are All Set George F. Willett's dream for the development of the Westover and Holmwood properties as a model ‘’garden village,” are about … Continue reading George Willett ’s Westover Dreams Near Fulfillment-This Day in Norwood History-January 29, 1948

Pilgrim Heights Ad-This Day in Norwood History-April 25, 1942

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Pilgrim Heights, “The Garden Spot of Norwood”-This Day in Norwood History-November 30, 1941

Here's the approximate location of the Pilgrim Heights development.

To Build 500 Medium Priced Homes-This Day In Norwood History-March 22, 1940

As a result of the interest that been been shown by the public in medium priced homes, the Model T Homes, Inc., are sponsoring a unique and attractive home community … Continue reading To Build 500 Medium Priced Homes-This Day In Norwood History-March 22, 1940

Careful Planning Responsible For Cleveland Park-This Day in Norwood History-February 2, 1940

Twenty-five four, five and six-room houses have been planned for construction in Cleveland Park in the coming year. Four houses are now under construction and one is completed. Mr. and … Continue reading Careful Planning Responsible For Cleveland Park-This Day in Norwood History-February 2, 1940

Foundations Laid For First Five Houses In Cottage Garden Development-This Day In Norwood History-September 9, 1938

Foundations Laid For First Five Houses In Cottage Garden Development-This Day In Norwood History-September 9, 1938

Compact Homes In Fine Location In Vernon Park-This Day in Norwood History-May 28, 1938

May 28, 1938- "Vernon Park, a group of fine all-electric homes being built by Nelson Bouchard on Vernon Street, Norwood, is outstanding in the beauty of the..."