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thelakelander

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The history of Jacksonville’s Norwood neighborhood
« on: September 23, 2024, 08:46:59 AM »
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Located along the banks of Moncrief Creek, Norwood is a Northside neighborhood that was laid out in 1912. The neighborhood was largely developed around Norwood Avenue between the 1920s and 1950s, with many residents taking advantage of the Federal Housing Authority’s guaranteed mortgages. Here are a few historical facts about the development of Norwood.

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Re: The history of Jacksonville’s Norwood neighborhood
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2024, 09:43:04 AM »
Haven’t been through Norwood in a few years.

Did they ever repurpose Norwood Elementary?

Beautiful building.

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Re: The history of Jacksonville’s Norwood neighborhood
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2024, 12:13:22 PM »
Nope! Still vacant unfortunately.
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