the post-war era ushered in a huge population boom and suburbanization throughout the United States, which led to the construction of many new developments in the Village of East Hills, starting with the Norgate section (known at the time as Old Norgate), which was by Gustav A. Mezger. Another notable development built during this time would be the Country Estates subdivision, which was developed by Country Estates, Incorporated. Prior to building the Country Estates in East Hills, the firm developed the Flower Hill Country Estates subdivision in nearby Flower Hill.