Northwood, Baltimore

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Homes in Original Northwood
Homes in Original Northwood

Northwood is neighborhood in the northeastern section of Baltimore, Maryland in the United States of America. Northwood is served by the New Northwood and the Original Northwood community associations. The area is also home to the Northwood Shopping Center and the Northwood Baseball League.

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[edit] New Northwood

As the name implies, New Northwood is composed of newer homes, built in the mid 1950s. The houses are generally brick row house with trees and shrubs lining most blocks. New Northwood is served by the New Northwood Covenant Association.

[edit] Demographics

According to the 2000 US Census, 7,000 people live in New Northwood with 96.2% African-American and 2.4% White. The median household income is $31,105 and 94.1% of the houses are occupied. [1]

[edit] Original Northwood

Coordinates: 39°20′31″N 76°35′53″W / 39.342, -76.598 Original Northwood is composed of single family and townhouses ranging from $175,000 to $500,000. Development began in September 1930 with themes such as half-timbering and stucco, irregular massing, and the New England house form with jetty. Development began when The Roland Park Company purchased the estates of John W. Montebello, Enoch Pratt and A.S.Abel. By January 1, 1932, about 25 families had bought homes in Original Northwood. Today, Original Northwood is comprised of 369 homes and is one of the top 15 city neighborhoods in wealth. Original Northwood was designated an Historic District in 1988 and represents the largest unified collection of the architect, John A. Ahlers. Ahlers planning for the inclusion of the natural terrain in his design, with a canopy of oaks and elms, made Original Northwood among the first totally planned communities in the nation.

[edit] Demographics

According to the 2000 US Census, 1,240 people live in Original Northwood with 56.5% African-American and 37.9% White. The median household income is $64,688 and 93.5% of the houses are occupied.[2]

[edit] Legislative districts

Community State
District		 Congressional
District		 City Council
District
Original Northwood 43rd 7th 3rd
New Northwood 43rd 7th 3rd

[edit] References

  1. ^ Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: New Northwood. Baltimore City Planning Department. Retrieved on 2007-10-27.
  2. ^ Profile of General Demographic Charaterics: Original Northwood. Baltimore City Planning Department. Retrieved on 2007-10-27.
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