The Society has embraced its responsibilities to preserve and enhance the Day House, preserving the historic fabric of the building while enabling everyone in the community to join us for … Continue reading Day House Accessibility Improvements
Business Men and Manager
Click the following links to download the three pages of the article: [page 1] [page 2] [page 3] In 1915, Norwood became the first town in New England to introduce … Continue reading Business Men and Manager
“To our customers…”
Click the following links to download the four pages of the letter: [page 1] [page 2] [page 3] [page 4] In 1942, the federal government implemented a rationing system to … Continue reading “To our customers…”
Up to Date
Click to download the full article. The Norwood Business Association was founded in 1894 to encourage industrial and business development in the town of Norwood. The NBA published articles promoting … Continue reading Up to Date
Inside Norwood Press
The Norwood Press was formed in 1894 by several individual companies coming together to form a company that covered all aspects of the book-making process. They built a new factory … Continue reading Inside Norwood Press
Morrill Ink Works
The George H. Morrill Company, more popularly known as the Morrill Ink Works, was originally founded in 1845 in Andover, Mass. by Samuel Morrill. In 1856, Morrill moved his factory … Continue reading Morrill Ink Works
Norwood Press Company Logos
The Norwood Press was formed in 1894 by several individual companies coming together to form a company that covered all aspects of the book-making process. They built a new factory … Continue reading Norwood Press Company Logos
Original Residence of George H. Morrill
Prior to 1900, most of the land that comprises today's South Norwood was farmland owned by the Morse and Morrill families. Between ca. 1900 and 1910, hundreds of new immigrants, … Continue reading Original Residence of George H. Morrill
Smith Letter from W.H. Monroe
Click here for a one-page transcription of the letter or on the following links to download the three pages of the letter, converted to black-and-white images: [letter1] [page 2] [page 3] Lyman … Continue reading Smith Letter from W.H. Monroe
Patent for Smith Tannery
Click the following links to download the three pages of the letter: [page 1] [page 2] [page 3] The tannery industry is one of the oldest in town, dating back … Continue reading Patent for Smith Tannery