32 In 1968, Interstate 20/59 cut a wide path through the City of Birmingham, severing Norwood from downtown. During the 1960's Norwood began to see a mass exodus of its white residents to the subdivisions on the other side of Red Mountain. Through the 1960’s and 1970’s, the neighborhood transitioned from almost exclusively white to almost exclusively African American. Over time, and as a result of the shift in demographics, generations of families, both African American and white, have called Norwood home and treasure fond memories of their lives there. Today, the beauty of Norwood is virtually unchanged. Developed at the height of the Arts and Crafts Period, most of the earlier homes reflect the style and sensibilities associated with that era. Some of the later homes, primarily on Norwood Boulevard, reflect the diversity in architectural styles that were coming into vogue throughout the 1920s and 1930’s. While some of the neighborhood's houses have been lost to fire or other causes, most of the neighborhood's fine homes are still intact and occupied. Fortunately, the Norwood Neighborhood Association has taken a proactive approach to preserve the neighborhood's beauty and elegance.
2.11, 2.12, 2.13 Abandoned Houses in Norwood