The Portuguese began arriving in Massachusetts in the late 1800s, many coming from fishing villages in the Azores. They created Portuguese communities in Boston and Cambridge. In the late 1950s, … Continue reading Norwood’s Portuguese Immigrants
Ethnic Enclaves
Map of Norwood showing the various ethnic enclaves (Courtesy of Claire Kearney) The Wiik Family Home on Melvile Ave. in Swedeville (Courtesy of Barbara Wiik Brierley) Many of Norwood's new … Continue reading Ethnic Enclaves