Category Archives: Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Committee is responsible to support efforts to create historic districts and preservation generally. The Committee reviews applications for demolition, provides advice and suggests a course of action to the Executive Committee.

Norwood Estate Historic Marker Unveiling

Posted on April 27, 2017 by President

All neighbors are welcome to come to a ceremony for the unveiling of the new historic marker at the Norwood Estate! Various city officials will be in attendance. Friday, April 28 10:00am 1012 Edgecliff Terrace

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Norwood House Foundation Update

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Communications

The latest news about the Norwood Foundation’s effort to restore the lovely Norwood House overlooking Lady Bird Lake can be found here: Norwood Park Foundation News: http://www.norwoodparkfoundation.org/news/

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Norwood House Update: October 2015

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Communications

The following post is reprinted from the upcoming Fall 2015 SRCC Neighborhood Newsletter and written by Colleen Theriot of the Norwood Park Foundation: Have you been up on the hill at Norwood lately? The site of the house is looking … Continue reading →

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Community Voices: Blue Bonnet Hills Historic District Opinions

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Communications

The proposal to create a Local Historic District (LHD) for the Blue Bonnet Hills neighborhood has been an ongoing subject of discussion in our community and a regular agenda topic at SRCC general meetings. To facilitate knowledge sharing and discussion … Continue reading →

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Norwood House Update (and Volunteer Opportunity)

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Communications

The Norwood Park Foundation announced several exciting updates on their progress in March. Accomplishments included completion of the new foundation, stabilization of the house’s wood structure and schematic plan finalization prior to additional fundraising. With a grant from SRCC, the Foundation … Continue reading →

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