Old Northwood Historic District, Historic district in West Palm Beach, Florida
The Old Northwood Historic District is a residential neighborhood in West Palm Beach containing about 320 homes built in Mediterranean Revival and Colonial Revival styles along tree-lined streets. Most of these houses were constructed in the 1920s and feature distinctive architectural details that define the area's character.
The district was founded in 1921 during a period of residential expansion in West Palm Beach as the city grew northward. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994, recognizing its importance as a collection of early 20th century American residential architecture.
The district reflects how well-off families built their homes in the 1920s, with Mediterranean Revival and Colonial Revival styles that tell a story about that era's taste and values. Walking through the tree-lined streets, you see how these homes were designed to impress and show status.
You can walk through the neighborhood at your own pace and explore the streets and homes without paying any entrance fees. It is best to visit in the morning or late afternoon when the streets are less busy and the light helps you see the architectural details more clearly.
The neighborhood preserves nearly all of its original 1920s houses, making it one of the most complete examples of that era's American residential architecture in one place. This completeness allows visitors to see how an entire neighborhood was designed and built during that specific period.
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