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The changing face and fate of the Norwood House

Posted on May 30, 2014 by norwood

Alongside the demolition and new construction is the renovation of the Norwood House. Once one of the finest properties in Austin, it has escaped demolition by neglect thanks to SRCC volunteers and others. The last post showed the first photos … Continue reading →

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Ditched the asbestos, plugged the lead!!!

Posted on May 21, 2014 by norwood

The Norwood House is now free of asbestos, and whatever lead paint was not scraped off is now protected by a coat of paint. On Monday PARD staff installed a new set of billboard vinyls, obtained at a Travis Heights … Continue reading →

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SEEN THE NORWOOD HOUSE THIS WEEK?

Posted on May 8, 2014 by norwood

Remediation of lead paint at the Norwood House will be completed in the next few days. Last week, workers stripped the plaster (asbestos) from the walls and ceilings, off loading more than 7,000 pounds of debris. Now the compromised rafter tails have … Continue reading →

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WRAP MUSIC AT NORWOOD

Posted on April 29, 2014 by norwood

For all those interested in seeing change happen to the biggest eyesore in our neighborhood, the sound of plastic sheeting being stretched over the Norwood House was pleasing indeed! The house is now entirely wrapped in plastic and machines inside … Continue reading →

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D-DAY AT THE NORWOOD HOUSE!!!

Posted on April 25, 2014 by norwood
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