Norwood House

The Mission to Save Austin’s Historic Norwood House

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The Mission to Save Austin’s Historic Norwood House

Norwood supporters: the NPF project reached shovel-ready in Spring 2022 but was unexpectedly halted due to severe conditions in the post-pandemic construction market. We hope the restoration can move forward soon.
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Learn about the effort to restore and repurpose an Austin treasure: the 1922 Arts & Crafts bungalow overlooking Lady Bird Lake known as the Norwood House. The view from the cliff is spectacular, it’s a revenue-generator, and it belongs to YOU!

The House

 

This place matters! Learn about the history of the Norwood House and the original estate. Click here.

See our amazing location:

Come with us by drone to view Norwood’s stunning natural site and central location. Discover how beautifully Norwood nestles between Lady Bird Lake and Riverside Drive at the I-35 bridge. Note the boardwalk at the base of the cliff and all the heritage oaks on the hill. No wonder many people consider Norwood to be a gateway to downtown, Travis Heights and points west. Thanks to Norwood friend Will Rice for this great drone footage.

The Blog

Chronology of the steps to “shovel ready” via the former blog of the Norwood Park Foundation.

It's a Bungalow!

This is the fun stuff. Learn about the “little house that raised America” and why passion for the bungalow is at the heart of the project.

The Project

Why is there a Norwood Project in the first place? Get the background and learn more via the links below.

Mission & Purpose  |  FAQs  |  About Us

Gallery

 

The good, the bad, and the ugly - it’s all here. Plus renderings of what’s to come, and a killer view.

The View

Talk about a room with a view! Click to experience the many moods of Norwood.

Vintage Photos

Old photos of the Norwood House & estate showing how things looked “back in the day.” Courtesy Austin History Center.

New Renderings

The Phase 2A Illustrative Site Plan for Norwood and a selection of interior & exterior renderings. Courtesy Mell Lawrence Architects and Campbell Landscape Architects.

State of the House 2008-2013

Sobering pics of what Norcliff looked like at its worst. Thank goodness this is in the past, but the precious Norwood House still needs our help.

Phase 1 Stabilization

Phase 1 is done! See the steps, many years in the making, of this tremendous accomplishment by Norwood Park Foundation. Be part of this wonderful project by advocating for its completion.

Watercolors

Early architectural illustrations commissioned to inspire a new future for Norwood. Courtesy Elizabeth Day

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