Norwood Park, Chicago facts for kids
Norwood Park is one of the 77 special areas that make up the big city of Chicago. It's like a puzzle made of smaller, cool neighborhoods. These include Big Oaks, Norwood Park East, Norwood Park West, Old Norwood Park, Oriole Park, and Union Ridge.
Norwood Park started as a small village in 1872. It was created from parts of nearby areas like Jefferson, Leyden, and Niles. The village got its name from a book called Norwood, or Village Life in New England, written by Henry Ward Beecher in 1868. Norwood Park officially became part of Chicago on November 7, 1893.
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Fun Facts About Norwood Park
A Long-Standing Parade Tradition
Every year on Memorial Day, there's a special parade that marches through Norwood Park. This parade is a really old tradition! It started way back in 1922, so it's been happening for over 90 years. It's a great way for the community to come together and remember important things.
Chicago's Oldest Home
Did you know that Norwood Park is home to the oldest building in all of Chicago? It's called the Noble–Seymour–Crippen House. This historic house tells a lot about what life was like a long time ago.
Learning at Taft High School
A big school in the area is Taft High School. It was first finished in 1939. Later, more parts were added in 1959 and 1974 to make it even bigger and better for students.
