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Category: Local History

May 15, 2025June 20, 2026 georgenhs Local History, Map, Norwood History, Transportation

Norwood in 1876: What the Old Map Reveals

1876 Map of Norwood

November 14, 2024September 14, 2025 georgenhs Fire Department, Local History, Norwood History

Washington No. 7 Fire House Held a Special Place In Norwood History

South Dedham’s first fire station, Washington No. 7, later renamed Norwood No. 1, was located on Washington Street on the site of St. Catherine’s School. A hand-drawn hose wagon and … Continue reading Washington No. 7 Fire House Held a Special Place In Norwood History

May 2, 2021May 2, 2026 georgenhs Local History, Norwood Massachusetts, South Dedham

A Brief History of Norwood Massachusetts

Aaron Guild and his oxen, featured on the Norwood Town Seal. Ezra Morse and Josiah Fisher were granted permission to use 14 acres of the Purgatory Swamp in 1697 and … Continue reading A Brief History of Norwood Massachusetts

March 6, 2021March 11, 2021 georgenhs Local History, Uncategorized

PROPOSED NEW TOWN.

Favorable Report Given to Senate on Nahatan.It Would Take Nearly Two Thirds of the Territory of Dedham. Hope of Projectors to Make It a Mecca For Low Tax Seekers. Thu, … Continue reading PROPOSED NEW TOWN.

October 14, 1898October 13, 2026 georgenhs Local History, Norwood History, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Up To Date-October 14, 1898

Examining the rapid growth, healthfulness, excellent railroad access, and premier institutions of Norwood, Massachusetts, in an October 1898 town profile.

July 27, 1895July 11, 2026 georgenhs Local History, Progress, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood, a Progressive Town, Has a Bright Future-This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895

This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895-Norwood, a Progressive Town, Has a Bright Future

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