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Dramatic Norwood News!!!!

Posted on June 28, 2011 by norwood

Monday evening, June 27, members of the City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission received their first briefing by the consultants (CasaBella Architects) hired to complete the Norwood feasibility study.

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Paving the way for demolition of the Norwood House

Posted on June 25, 2011 by norwood

In a rare meeting initiated by PARD staff last Thursday, four members of the Norwood Posse were briefed on details to be presented to a meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission this coming Monday.

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The Norwood House & Norwood Tower

Posted on June 14, 2011 by norwood

The Norwood House is part of the  architectural and cultural history of Austin. Six years after building the house, Ollie Norwood built the Norwood Tower (1927) on West 7th St. While the house needs much work, the Norwood Tower is … Continue reading →

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Summary of ANC meeting 5/25/11

Posted on May 27, 2011 by norwood

1: Jeff Jack provided an update of the 2011 Austin City Council election. ANC endorsed Kathie Tovo for council and will reaffirm that.

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Community input about the Norwood Park

Posted on May 20, 2011 by norwood

The 2nd Norwood community input meeting took place on May17 with good attendance by restoration and dog park advocates. PARD Project Manager Marty Stump opened by acknowledging that inaction & lack of funding created the twin problems of a totally … Continue reading →

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