Northwood, Baltimore facts for kids
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| Location | Bounded on the East by Loch Raven Boulevard, U.S. Veterans Administration Rehabilitation & Extended Care Center on the South, The Alameda on the North & Cold Spring Lane on the North, Baltimore, Maryland |
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| Area | 125 acres (51 ha) |
| Built | 1930 |
| Architect | Ahlers, John A.,; et al. |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals |
| NRHP reference No. | 98000596 |
| Added to NRHP | June 15, 1998 |
Northwood is a cool neighborhood in the northeastern part of Baltimore, Maryland. It's known for its friendly community and green spaces. Northwood is actually made up of two main areas: New Northwood and Original Northwood.
This area is home to the Northwood Shopping Center, where you can find stores and places to eat. It also has the Northwood Baseball League, which is great for sports fans! Morgan State University, a well-known college, is also located right here. There are even plans for a new subway line, called the Green Line, to have stations in Northwood and at Morgan State University in the future.
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Exploring New Northwood
New Northwood is a part of the neighborhood with homes built in the mid-1950s. Most of the houses here are brick row houses, which means they are connected in a line. You'll often see lots of trees and bushes along the streets, making it a nice place to live. The New Northwood Covenant Association helps look after the community.
Who Lives in New Northwood?
In 2000, about 7,000 people lived in New Northwood. Most residents (96.2%) were African-American, and 2.4% were White. The average household income was around $31,105, and almost all the houses (94.1%) were lived in.
Discovering Original Northwood
Original Northwood has a mix of single-family homes and townhouses. These homes were first built starting in September 1930. They have unique styles, like homes with half-timbering (wood frames showing on the outside) and stucco walls. Some even look like old New England houses!
The development of Original Northwood began when a company bought large estates from important people like John W. Garrett, Enoch Pratt, and Arunah Shepherdson Abell. By 1932, about 25 families had already moved in. Today, Original Northwood has 369 homes and is known as one of Baltimore's wealthier neighborhoods.
Original Northwood was officially named an Historic District in 1998. This means it's a special place with important history and architecture. Many of the homes were designed by a famous architect named John A. Ahlers. He planned the community to fit in with the natural landscape, keeping many of the oak and elm trees. This made Original Northwood one of the first neighborhoods in the country to be completely planned out!
Who Lives in Original Northwood?
According to the 2000 US Census, about 1,240 people lived in Original Northwood. The population was 56.5% African-American and 37.9% White. The average household income was higher, around $64,688, and 93.5% of the houses were occupied.
Famous People from Northwood
Some well-known people have lived in Original Northwood:
- Patricia Jessamy - She was the State's Attorney for Baltimore City, which means she was the main lawyer for the city.
- Robert W. Curran - He was a member of the Baltimore City Council, helping to make decisions for the city.
- Tom Marr - A famous radio broadcaster in Baltimore for stations like WCBM and WFBR. He also used to announce games for the Baltimore Orioles baseball team.
- Tom Clancy - A very popular author, known for his exciting spy and military novels.
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Homes in Original Northwood
