This Day in Norwood History-June 26, 1963-New Type of Apartment Living at Windsor Gardens
Norwood Leads Area In Home Building In 1961-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1962
With the town of Norwood chalking up another 2 1/2 million dollar year in home-building during 1961, the five-town area showed a total of $7,792,460 compared with $8,270,510 a year … Continue reading Norwood Leads Area In Home Building In 1961-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1962
Hearth Stones Community in Norwood “Designed To Be Different”-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”-April 24, 1960
Norwood Star Market Opens-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-April 9, 1958
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-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
Willett Outlines Major Housing Survey; Lifeguard Issue at Willett Pond Resolved-May 21, 1953
In a wide‑ranging presentation before the Norwood Board of Selectmen, civic leader George F. Willett unveiled plans for a professional survey of the Holmwood and Westover sections—an early step toward … Continue reading Willett Outlines Major Housing Survey; Lifeguard Issue at Willett Pond Resolved-May 21, 1953
Ellis Gardens-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-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