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 more. Photo shows two-story structure going up with construction shacks to left. (McLean Photo)
Windsor Gardens to Open Model Apartment Saturday-This Day In Norwood History-September 6, 1962
Click for a better view ‘A magnificent new concept in luxurious apartment living will be introduced to New England this Saturday with the grand opening of the first model apartment…
This Day in Norwood History- August 20, 1946- First of G.I. Homes Ready
Veterans housing was built on Veterans Road next to HIghland Cemetery for WWII veterans and their families. It was replaced in 1953 by the Washington Heights development. (Courtesy Hansen and…
This Day in Norwood History-July 23, 1942-Home Ownership Here Far Above Average
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…
This Day In Norwood History-July 7, 1955-Norwood Park
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…
This Day In Norwood History- July 2, 1961-Model Hearth Stones Homes Leave Room for Expansion
Three weeks ago, Murray J. Sloane, realtor and Almor Homes, Inc., developer, opened his four new model homes at the Hearth Stones in Norwood with all the important features that…
This Day in Norwood History-June 26, 1963-New Type of Apartment Living at Windsor Gardens
A new concept in apartment living was introduced to New England last fall when Windsor Gardens started construction in Norwood. Windsor Gardens residents enjoy the use of a private club.…