The industrialization of Norwood is the most significant and distinctive feature of its history. Beginning in the mid-19th century, local tanneries, printing presses, ink manufacturers and other industries helped transform … Continue reading Industries
Norwood’s Living History-The Presses And Immigration
The last great industrial growth of the Hook was the coming of the presses to Norwood. The dedication of the Berwick and Smith Press in 1891 marked the end to … Continue reading Norwood’s Living History-The Presses And Immigration
Norwood’s Living History-Manufacturing Begins
In 1849, the sound of pick and shovel on the Norfolk County Railroad re-awakened agricultural South Dedham to its industrial possibilities, and the town began to become a manufacturing center. … Continue reading Norwood’s Living History-Manufacturing Begins
High-Stakes Chemical Scare on Pleasant Street-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1980
Firefighters race to Pleasant Street as a toxic chemical cloud escapes a rail tanker, igniting fears of a major regional disaster.
Industrial Exodus: Plimpton Press Leaving Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1966
An industrial crisis hits Norwood as its largest employer unveils a $5-million piecemeal exit, taking 1,200 printing jobs out of town.
Plimpton Press Acquired By McCallsThis Day in Norwood History-April 15, 1964
The McCall Corporation announced over the weekend that it has acquired two companies, Plimpton Press and Jersey City Printing Company for $14,000,000 in cash. Plimpton Press, which was established in … Continue reading Plimpton Press Acquired By McCallsThis Day in Norwood History-April 15, 1964
Plimpton Press Provides Jobs for 900- Annual Payroll $3.5 Million-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1955
Plimpton Press, the famous printing house which occupies the sprawling industrial buildings between Lenox Street and the railroad, provides jobs for some 800 to 900 people in highly skilled work … Continue reading Plimpton Press Provides Jobs for 900- Annual Payroll $3.5 Million-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1955
Winslow Bros. Tannery Sold, New Retail Planned-This Day In Norwood History – December 4, 1949
Winslow Bros. & Co. has appointed John C. Kiley & Son agents for the sale of the old Smith Plant situated on Central St. and Railroad, av., adjacent to the … Continue reading Winslow Bros. Tannery Sold, New Retail Planned-This Day In Norwood History – December 4, 1949
Old Smith Tannery Buildings Fall Before Wrecker’s Axe-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1949
One of the oldest buildings in Norwood, the 31/j-story main building of the Smith plant of the Winslow Bros. & Smith tannery on Railroad avenue, and the other smaller buildings … Continue reading Old Smith Tannery Buildings Fall Before Wrecker’s Axe-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1949
Franklin Manufacturing Corp. Grew Out of Lull in Jewelry Business-This Day In Norwood History-August 12, 1949
This Day In Norwood History-August 12, 1949-Franklin Manufacturing Corp. Grew Out of Lull in Jewelry Business