Metcalf’s Icehouse Burned Down-This Day In Norwood History-July 24, 1895

Metcalf’s ice house on Flax Pond, near Norwood’s pumping station, was burned down on Wednesday morning, between one and two o’clock. The fire is supposed to be the work of … Continue reading Metcalf’s Icehouse Burned Down-This Day In Norwood History-July 24, 1895

This Day in Norwood History- September 3, 1879-Fire at Morrill Inkworks

This Day in Norwood History- September 3, 1879-Fire at Morrill Inkworks

Fire Burns a Portion of the Talbot Oil Carpet Works-This Day In Norwood History-March 16, 1874

. Three buildings of the Talbot oil carpet works situated near the New York and New England Railway station in Norwood, were burned to the ground, Saturday morning, entailing a … Continue reading Fire Burns a Portion of the Talbot Oil Carpet Works-This Day In Norwood History-March 16, 1874