7540 Norwood Avenue
Photograph of 7540 Norwood Avenue, taken by Gate House Staff in October of 2025.
History
Norwood Avenue itself is part of the original wagon road which ran between Sykesville and Frederick. Main Street only became the center street after the flood of 1868 changed the development of Town businesses and the stream of Spout Hill was re-routed to make Main Street less swampy. When this structure was built, it was part of Church Street (then considered "Church Avenue"). The name "Norwood Avenue" first appears on 1940 census records for the Town of Sykesville.
See the photos below to learn more!
Architectural Details
Awaiting details from SHDC.
2025
Photo by Gate House Museum staff taken from Norwood Avenue street-level.
1911 Sanborn Map
This excerpt from the Sykesville Sanborn Fire Map shows this address (marked here on the left as "2") as an outbuilding of some kind (not a residence or business).
1924 Sanborn Map
This Sanborn Fire Map of Sykesville shows that, by 1924, this structure had been converted for domestic use (seen here as "D").
Site Use
Research is ongoing to confirm the historical use of this property. If you see any errors or have additional information, please contact the Museum through the methods at the bottom of the page
Confirmed Use as of November 9, 2025:
c. 1900: home is constructed, possibly as an outbuilding of 7546 or 7539 Norwood Avenue. ("Sykesville Past and Present," Linda Greenberg, p. 56)
c. 1915-1920: property is remodeled ("Sykesville Past and Present," Linda Greenberg, p. 56)
1980-1982: home of Hazel, Marvin, and Frank Carter ("Sykesville Neighbors Fed Up With Muddy Mess," Carroll county Times, Westminster, Maryland, 17 June 1980, p. 1; 25 November 1980, p.2; 25 February 1982, p. 3)
present: private residence