🏡 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
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
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
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
Trailerites Steven & Minnie Laraway Realize Their Dream of Ideal Existence-This Day in Norwood History-February 12, 1948
NORWOOD TRAILERITES — Mr. and Mrs. Steven Larasway (left) and the family cat sit in the living room of their compact little trailer home on the Providence Highway at the … Continue reading Trailerites Steven & Minnie Laraway Realize Their Dream of Ideal Existence-This Day in Norwood History-February 12, 1948
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
Plans for Emergency Veterans Housing on Bellevue Ave Move Ahead-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1946
Town Proceeds With Preparations For Project At Bellevue Ave. Site Heads Drive- James J. Curran, well-known Norwood attorney, who has been named chairman of the Norwood 1946 Red Cross Fund … Continue reading Plans for Emergency Veterans Housing on Bellevue Ave Move Ahead-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1946
Home Ownership Here Far Above Average-This Day in Norwood History-July 23, 1942
A greater proportion of Norwood’s population own the homes they live in and the homes are more modern, although in slightly greater need of repair than are dwellings in most … Continue reading Home Ownership Here Far Above Average-This Day in Norwood History-July 23, 1942
Pilgrim Heights Ad-This Day in Norwood History-April 25, 1942
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