Day Street is one of Norwood’s richest historic corridors, home to some of the town’s most architecturally significant and culturally meaningful properties. Each house tells a different chapter of Norwood’s … Continue reading Day Street
Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members-This Day in Norwood History–January 29, 2025
Six white roses and photographs of victims are displayed at The Skating Club of Boston, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Norwood, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members … Continue reading Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members-This Day in Norwood History–January 29, 2025
“If These Walls Could Talk”: 20 Iconic Norwood Buildings
To walk through the streets of Norwood is to move through a living museum of American architectural evolution. From the sturdy, functional brick of the Industrial Revolution to the ornate … Continue reading “If These Walls Could Talk”: 20 Iconic Norwood Buildings
Mother-Daughter Duo Opens Accessible Rental-March 30, 2025
Dara and Paige Adams This mother-daughter duo runs a joyful, disability-friendly short-term rentalTravel presented challenges for those with disabilities, especially when searching for accommodations that met their needs.Mother and daughter … Continue reading Mother-Daughter Duo Opens Accessible Rental-March 30, 2025
From Gilded Age Roots to Modern Restoration: The Story of Oakview Mansion
Set high on a rise along Walpole Street, Oakview Mansion stands as a monument to Norwood’s industrial prosperity and architectural elegance. Originally built in 1868 for tanning heir Francis Olney Winslow, this Second Empire landmark later served as the "Executive Mansion" for Massachusetts Governor Frank Allen. From hosting world-renowned figures like Sergei Rachmaninoff and Calvin Coolidge to its transition into a religious retreat known as "The Cenacle," Oakview’s story is a rich tapestry of Gilded Age wealth, political influence, and dedicated modern-day restoration
Day House Fireplace Restoration Project FAQ
For information on the project itself, click here. Can CPA funds be used for private projects?How much CPA money are you requesting?Is the Historical Society paying for any of this … Continue reading Day House Fireplace Restoration Project FAQ
Wonderful Women (or Girls) of Norwood-The Norwood Debonnaires
Wonderful Women (or Girls) of Norwood-The Norwood Debonnaires
Did You Know? The Cost of the Tilton Carillon Bells
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Norwood Historical Society has been approved for a Capital Grant
During our annual meeting in October we told members about our work with KMA Architects to design a more accessible Day House. The Society’s goal is to increase its presence … Continue reading Norwood Historical Society has been approved for a Capital Grant
A Multi-Cultural Community Grows
In 1872, Norwood was still largely an agricultural community; many of the leaders of the new town of Norwood felt it was imperative for the town to grow its tax … Continue reading A Multi-Cultural Community Grows