Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue

Tremont Street On November 5, 1954, the partially nude body of fifteen-year-old Geraldine Annesse was found in the garage of #13 Tremont Street. She had been raped and strangled. Early … Continue reading Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue

Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham

Dr. Fogg Tells About First Church Erected In What Is Now Norwood The first finished church was located corner of Walpole and Winter Sts, South Dedham. The church was finished … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham

First Congregational Church of Norwood Marks 275 Years-This Day In Norwood History-November 19, 2011

Children gather at the front of the sanctuary to take part in a presentation by New England Hometown History's Bill McCarriston (left), playing Thomas Balch, and Nanci Kendall (right), playing … Continue reading First Congregational Church of Norwood Marks 275 Years-This Day In Norwood History-November 19, 2011

Good Neighbor Sunday Coming February 14-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1965

COMMITTEE MEMBERS making plans for "Good Neighbor Sunday" on February 14 are (seated): Rev. Allen Keedy, Pastor First Congregational Church, Mrs. John Clarke, John Flaherty, Jr., Mrs. George A. Sullivan, … Continue reading Good Neighbor Sunday Coming February 14-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1965

New Nazarene Church Site Located On Walpole Street-This Day In Norwood History-September 2, 1964

This Day In Norwood History-September 2, 1964-New Nazarene Church Site Located On Walpole Street

New Building Dedicated By Evangelical Baptist Church-This Day in Norwood History-July 1, 1964

This Day in Norwood History-July 1, 1964-New Building Dedicated By Evangelical Baptist Church

CCD Program At St Catherine’s Marks Canonical Establishment-This Day in Norwood History-March 18, 1964

CANONICAL ESTABLISHMENT of the CCD program took place recently at ceremonies at- St. Catherine's Church. Left to right. Rev. Russell Novello, Archdiocesan Director of the CCD, Rev. Gilbert Phinn, Bishop … Continue reading CCD Program At St Catherine’s Marks Canonical Establishment-This Day in Norwood History-March 18, 1964

Proposed Restrictions For Medical Center Rezoning-This Day In Norwood History-September 12, 1963

Proposed Restrictions For Medical Center Rezoning-This Day In Norwood History-September 12, 1963 Pictured: The Old Congregational Church stood on the corner of Winter and Walpole Streets. You can see the Morrill Memorial Library to the rear. A medical building sits on the site today.

Hold Graduation At St. George’s Church School-This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1963

This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1963-Hold Graduation At St. George’s Church School

Sketch of New St Timothy’s Church-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1962

SKETCH OF NEW ST. TIMOTHY'S CHURCH AND RECTORY to be erected in Norwood at Willett Pond. Site clearance has already begun on the spot and excavation work should begin as … Continue reading Sketch of New St Timothy’s Church-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1962