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Norwood, Ohio
Location of Norwood, Ohio
Location of Norwood, Ohio
Coordinates: 39°9′36″N 84°27′18″W / 39.16, -84.455
Country United States
State Ohio
County Hamilton
Area
 - Total 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
 - Land 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
 - Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Elevation GR3 656 ft (200 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 21,675
 - Density 6,956.5/sq mi (2,685.9/km²)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 45207, 45212
Area code(s) 513
FIPS code 39-57386GR2
GNIS feature ID 1056460GR3

Norwood is the second most populus city in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. The city is an enclave of the larger city of Cincinnati. The population was 21,675 at the 2000 census. Norwood may refer to: // Norwood (charity), a leading Anglo-Jewish children and family services charity Norwood, a 1970 movie starring Glen Campbell, Kim Darby, and Joe Namath Norwood is the name of several places around the world: In Australia: Norwood, South Australia, suburb of Adelaide Electoral district of Norwood, a... Image File history File links OHMap-doton-Norwood. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Greater Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Listed are the 88 counties of the state of Ohio. ... Hamilton County is a county in the located in the southwest corner of the state of Ohio, United States. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Metronome, a public art installation showing the time in New York City The Eastern Time Zone (ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of Northern America and the west coast of South America. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Mr. ... This article belongs in one or more categories. ... Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the U.S. Federal government for use by all (non-military) government agencies and by government contractors. ... GNIS (The Geographic Names Information System) contains name and locative information about almost two million physical and cultural features located throughout the United States of America and its Territories. ... Hamilton County is a county in the located in the southwest corner of the state of Ohio, United States. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Greater Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Cincinnati redirects here. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ...

Contents

History

The area which is now known as Norwood was settled in the early 1800's as a coach stop along the Montgomery Road turnpike near the present day intersection of Smith Road. The village was originally named Sharpsburg after an early settler named John Sharpe.


In 1873, a local dry goods merchant named L. C. Hopkins subdivided 30 acres of his own land near the intersection of Hopkins Avenue and Montgomery Road. Shortly after other subdivisions were planned, and the area quickly developed into one of Cincinnati's original suburbs. It was at Hopkin’s suggestion that the name of Norwood was substituted for that of Sharpsburg.[1]


Much of the remaining land from which the city originated was from the farms of the Mills, Smith, Langdon, Williams, Durrell, and Drake families. The village was incorporated into a town in 1888 under the name of Norwood.


Geography

Norwood is located at 39°9′36″N, 84°27′18″W (39.160060, -84.455074)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.1 km² (3.1 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


The southern, eastern, and western areas of the city lie mostly on flat terrain, while the northern half of the city is characterized by a steeper elevation. The highest point in Norwood is at the Norwood Indian Mound burial site in Tower Park at 656 ft above sea level. Norwood Mound is a registered historic structure in Norwood, Ohio, listed in the National Register on May 2, 1974. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 21,675 people, 9,270 households, and 5,154 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,682.3/km² (6,956.5/mi²). There were 10,044 housing units at an average density of 1,243.0/km² (3,223.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.25% White, 2.35% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.88% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.85% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 9,270 households out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.8% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.04. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $32,223, and the median income for a family was $39,951. Males had a median income of $31,530 versus $25,852 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,108. About 8.6% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Government

The Norwood City Government consists of the mayor, city council, treasurer, school board, police department, fire department and public works department. The current mayor of Norwood is Tom Williams. The Clerk of Courts is Robert Sorrell.


Nicknames

Norwood is known as the "Gem of the Highlands".[2]


Traditionally, the nickname "Gem of the Highlands" has been more of a public relations moniker for the city and is not commonly used by residents in casual conversation. Newer nicknames such as "The Wood" and "N-Wood" have emerged and are more commonly used by locals in day-to-day discourse.


Economy

General Motors

For decades, Norwood's fortunes rose and fell with that of General Motors. There were many other industries in Norwood: U.S. Playing Card Co., U.S. Printing & Lithographing Co., Mead Container Corp., Globe-Wernicke, Allis-Chalmers (later Siemens-Allis then Siemens, J.H. Day Corp. as well as dozens of tool and die makers and other industrial concerns. But General Motors and Fisher Body were far and away the city's major employer in terms of production, payroll and employees. General Motors began making automobiles in Norwood in 1923 on a tract of land just east of Montgomery Road (U.S. Rte. 22). The advent of several railroads through this area made that location desirable for incoming parts, assembly and outgoing vehicles. Located nearly across Norwood's main thoroughfare from Norwood City Hall, the plants built Chevrolet and Pontiac automobiles and provided Norwood with approximately 35% of it's tax base from payroll taxes. General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, an American multinational corporation, is the worlds largest auto company by production volume for the first 9 months of 2007, and by sales volume for 76 consecutive years. ... The Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co. ... Siemens has the following uses: Siemens is a German family name carried by generations of the telecommunications industrialists, including Werner von Siemens, Sir William Siemens, Wilhelm von Siemens and Peter von Siemens Siemens AG is a German electrical and telecommunications company, founded as a telegraph equipment manufacturer by Werner von...


Citing its obsolescence, expense, and high worker absentee rate, GM announced on November 6, 1986, that the Norwood Assembly Plant would be closed along with ten other GM facilities. The plant produced its last vehicle on August 26, 1987, a Chevrolet Camaro. That date came to be known in Norwood as "Black Wednesday". At the time of its closing the plant employed approximately 4200 workers. Most of the plant was demolished in 1989. The main factory building sat vacant for nearly 10 years. Norwood faced economic catastrophe and possible bankruptcy, and wished to re-develop the site due to it's unique and attractive location - at or near Interstate 75, Interstate 71, the Norwood Lateral, U.S. Route 22 and Ohio State Route 561. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... INTERSTATE JUNCTIONS JUNCTION EXIT # I-64 KY 1 I-75 KY 77 OH 1 I-70 OH 106 OH 107 I-76 OH 209 I-80 OH 233 I-90 OH 247 Legend BROWSE STATE HWYS Prev Next {{{browse}}} Interstate 71 is an Interstate Highway in the Southeastern and Midwestern... State Route 562 is a limited-access highway, or expressway in Southwest Ohio. ... Signs for U-turn ramps on US 22 in Union County, New Jersey United States Highway 22, an east-west route, is one of the original United States highways of 1926. ...


Revitalization

Basically, Norwood was sitting on several large tracts of land, right in the middle of the City, just ripe for development. Norwood saw an opportunity to revitalize itself, and approached GM about demolishing the plant. Initially the car maker refused.


As finances grew critical, Norwood threatened General Motors with a lawsuit. Apparently, Norwood had not been collecting sick-leave or injury-leave earnings since the factory opened seven decades prior. Only regular payroll earnings were taxed. Norwood calculated uncollected taxes as being in the millions of dollars. The car maker and City settled their dispute, with the site being demolished at the car maker's expense. The car maker, in a goodwill gesture, turned ownership of the property over to the City for development. Norwood dropped its demand for back-taxes.


The development of the GM Assembly site helped jump-start Norwood's economy. A series of "flex" businesses transformed what had once been a single blue-collar car factory into a mixed-use combination of business - office, light industrial and retail. Norwood learned to never again depend on one large, single industry for it's survival. Separate phases of development took what used to be an empty car plant and transformed the entire area into a new era for Norwood.


New Development

In 1990 the first phase took place along Smith Road and named Central Parke. It opened with a movie complex, adult gym/workout center, day-care center, restaurants, banking center and several medium and small businesses.


In 1993 the second phase took place along Montgomery Road and named Matrixx then later Convergys after major occupants. It opened with a banking center, satellite television call-center, medical consulting/MRI/diagnostic laboratory and several other office concerns. A two-block street - Bennett Avenue - was closed. Green space was infused into the overall design of the office park. Together, the two tracts of land were developed into over one million square feet of mixed-use, light industrial, office retail businesses. Convergys (NYSE: CVG) is a multi-national corporation that provides management consulting services, outsourced billing, customer care and employee care, and transaction management software. ...


The successful development of those former GM Assembly properties spurred interest by other developers to choose Norwood for commercial development.


In 1995 the third phase occurred one mile from the Central Parke and Matrixx/Convergys sites, the former LeBlond Machine Tool Company property was developed into an open-air shopping mall named Rookwood Pavilion. Wildly successful, it was followed in 1997 by Rookwood Commons, a connected open-air mall. These are both located at the intersection of Interstate 71 and Edwards Road.


In 1999, those ventures were followed by a fourth phase - the Cornerstone of Norwood. On the site of former aging apartment buildings at Interstate 71 and Williams Avenue, that complex houses a neurological spinal clinic, adult fitness center and office buildings.


Current Developments

In 2002, Norwood began capitalizing on a vacant tract of land sitting idle for years. Only a few miles from Rookwood Pavilion and Rookwood Commons and literally across the street from Central Parke was the site of the former American Laundry Machine Co. and Globe-Wernicke Co. factories. Globe-Wernicke had been vacant for over 35 years and due to the nature of it's manufacturing process, contaminants had leached into the ground. The City used "brownfield" cleanup funds to eliminate those hazards. In town planning, brownfield land is an area of land previously used or built upon, as opposed to industry or mining and therefore may be contaminated by hazardous waste or pollution. ...


As of Fall, 2007, the project, named Linden Pointe, had already been through several phases. The re-habbing and "greening" of the American Laundry Building resulted in what is now home to a cable television company, telephone company and other businesses. Ground was broken on a multi-story office complex at the Globe-Wernicke site. Two city blocks of Carthage Avenue were permanently closed, with a "boulevard entrance" added to the site alongside Interstate 562. Mongtgomery Road and Norwood Avenue (both main roads leading into the heart of Norwood and the development from the nearby interstates) were widened. The first announced tenant of Linden Pointe development was an architectural firm. The complex is expected to be occupied 100% by late Winter 2007-2008.


As of Winter, 2007, Siemens, which assembles and tests large electric motors used in industrial and factory automation, completed a two-year $30 million expansion of it's east Norwood plant. The project included: $22 million for new machinery, equipment and technology; $7 million to expand and renovate existing buildings and $1M in additional needs. The project ensured retention of the plant's 337 skilled workforce jobs. Siemens has the following uses: Siemens is a German family name carried by generations of the telecommunications industrialists, including Werner von Siemens, Sir William Siemens, Wilhelm von Siemens and Peter von Siemens Siemens AG is a German electrical and telecommunications company, founded as a telegraph equipment manufacturer by Werner von...


A project begun in Winter, 2007 slated for completion in Spring, 2009, is a major transformation of Norwood's Montgomery Rd. corridor at Surrey Square Mall. Built in 1975, the mall was undergoing a major makeover with plans for a large McDonald's restaurant, a 76,000-square-foot Kroger store and several mid-size anchor businesses. McDonalds Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is the worlds largest chain of fast-food restaurants, primarily selling hamburgers, chicken, french fries, milkshakes and soft drinks. ... Kroger headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. ...


Eminent Domain

In 2006, Norwood came under fire for its use of eminent domain for a private development project. The case came before the Ohio Supreme Court in Norwood, Ohio v. Horney. Norwood, Ohio v. Horney was a case brought before the Ohio Supreme Court in 2006. Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Eminent domain (United States), compulsory purchase (United Kingdom, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland), resumption/compulsory acquisition (Australia) or expropriation (Canada, South Africa) in common law legal systems is the inherent power of the state to seize a citizens private property, expropriate property, or rights in property, without the owner... The Ohio Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S. state of Ohio, with final authority over interpretations of Ohio law and the Ohio Constitution. ... Norwood, Ohio v. ...


In the Norwood case, the city wished to seize about seventy homes and businesses to make way for private development, including retail, offices, and condominiums.[1] Norwood homeowners Joe Horney, Carl and Joy Gamble, and Matthew and Sanae Burton, filed three separate cases to stop the seizure of their homes. Following appeals, these cases were combined into the supreme court case Norwood v. Horney.


The court ruled unanimously for the homeowners.


Education

The Norwood City School District consists of five elementary schools, a middle school, and high school.


Norwood High School was built as a state-of-the-art facility in 1972, and houses a planetarium, television studio, greenhouse and swimming pool. Drake Planetarium, is named after astronomer and astrophysicist Frank Drake and is linked to NASA. The Drake Planetarium and Science Center in Cincinnati, Ohio provides a wide range of science programs to children throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. ... Professor Frank Drake Frank Drake (born May 28, 1930, Chicago, Illinois) is an American astronomer and astrophysicist. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsə]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ...


Norwood High School owns the 1936 state title for baseball.


Sports and Recreation

Norwood Recreation Commission

The Norwood Recreation Commission was established in 1943, by ordinance of the City Council. The commission is unique in that it is a non-political joint effort between the city and Board of Education.[3] The commission consists of five policy makers; two selected by the Board of Education and three appointed by the mayor.


The Norwood Recreation Commission operates and supervises four playgrounds and three swimming pools during the summer months. Permits for ball diamonds, tennis courts and picnic areas are also issued through the Recreation office. The Recreation Commission conducts leagues for 30 softball teams for men and women in addition to assisting and cooperating with the Norwood Knothole Association and Norwood Soccer Association in providing facilities for all their teams. In the past the Norwood Recreation Commission has moved into the schools with its Fall, Winter, and Spring programs.[4]


Swimming Pools:

  • Burwood Pool
  • Victory Pool
  • Norwood High School Pool
  • Waterworks J.B. Wirth Pool

Parks:

  • Burwood Park
  • Dorl Park
  • Fenwick Park
  • Hunter Park
  • Lindner Park Nature Preserve
  • Marsh Park
  • Millcrest Park
  • Northwoods Park
  • Tower Park
  • Victory Park
  • Waterworks Park

Notable Residents

Corporations founded and still located in Norwood include The United States Playing Card Company and United Dairy Farmers. Washington Senators may refer to an American League baseball team based in Washington, D.C. from 1901 to 1960, mostly at Griffith Stadium, that moved to Minneapolis-St. ... George Chakiris (born September 16, 1934 in Norwood, Ohio) is a Greek-American dancer and film actor. ... This article is about the musical. ... Marc Edwards (born November 17, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is an American football fullback for the Chicago Bears of the NFL. He previously played for the San Francisco 49ers, the Cleveland Browns, the New England Patriots, and the Jacksonville Jaguars. ... Date February 3, 2002 Stadium Louisiana Superdome City New Orleans, Louisiana MVP Tom Brady, Quarterback (New England) Favorite Rams by 14 National anthem Mariah Carey Coin toss George H. W. Bush and Roger Staubach Referee Bernie Kukar Halftime show U2 Attendance 72,922 TV in the United States Network FOX... City Foxborough, Massachusetts Other nicknames The Pats Team colors Nautical Blue, New Century Silver, Red, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft General manager Bill Belichick (de facto) Mascot Pat Patriot League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960–69) Eastern Division (1960–69) National Football League (1970–present... Carl Lindner, Jr. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... John Uri Lloyd (19 April 1849—9 April 1936) was an American pharmacist influential in the fields of pharmacognosy, ethnobotany, economic botany, and herbalism. ... Tim Lucas is a film critic, novelist, blogger, and publisher/editor of the video review magazine Video Watchdog. ... Brian William Pillman (May 23, 1999 – October 5, 1997) was an American American football player and professional wrestler best known for his appearances in World Wrestling Entertainment, Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, or WWE, is a professional wrestling promotion, currently the largest in North America. ... Joseph Ralston was a general of the United States Air Force. ... The position of Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was created by the Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986. ... Janice Rule (Norwood, Ohio, 15 August 1931 - New York, New York, 17 October 2003) was an American actress. ... 3 Women is a 1977 film directed by Robert Altman. ... Vera-Ellen Westmeyer Rohe (February 16, 1921 - 30 August 1981) was an American actress and dancer known best by just her hyphenated first name. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Brian Werner is the founder of the Tiger Missing Link Foundation[1] and its Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge, both located in Tyler, Texas. ... Michael Wilson may refer to: Michael Wilson (basketball), former player of the Harlem Globetrotters and the University of Memphis, also known as Wild Thing Michael Wilson (footballer), Australian rules football player for Port Adelaide Football Club Michael Wilson (soccer), New Zealand soccer player Michael Wilson (politician), Canadian politician and diplomat... In business since 1867, the United States Playing Card Company produces and distributes playing cards, including BEE, BICYCLE, AVIATOR and HOYLE. The privately held company is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. ... United Dairy Farmers (known locally as UDF) is an American chain of ice cream shops started by Carl Lindner, Jr. ...


Reference

1. http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Hamilton/HamiltonChapXXVII.htm


2. http://www.norwood-ohio.com/ed_index.html


3. http://www.norwoodschools.org/history.aspx


4. http://www.noreco.org


External links

Coordinates: 39.16006° N 84.455074° W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


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