Norvelt is a small unincorporated community located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Founded in the 1930s as a New Deal project, it was designed to provide affordable housing for struggling families during the Great Depression. The town was named after Eleanor Roosevelt, who played a significant role in its establishment. The community features unique architecture, with many homes built in a distinctive style that reflects its historical roots. Norvelt is known for its tight-knit community and has a rich history tied to the broader efforts of the New Deal to support economic recovery in the United States.