Day Street is one of Norwood’s richest historic corridors, home to some of the town’s most architecturally significant and culturally meaningful properties. Each house tells a different chapter of Norwood’s … Continue reading Day Street
2025 This Day In Norwood History: Landmarks & Lost Places Wrapped
A year of remembering the buildings, streetscapes, and gathering places that shaped Norwood — and the ones we’ve lost along the way. Some years are defined by people. Others by … Continue reading 2025 This Day In Norwood History: Landmarks & Lost Places Wrapped
Top Posts From August 2025 (Part II)
Welcome back to Part 2 of our countdown of the top 50 “This Day in Norwood History” articles from August — the stories that captured imaginations, sparked conversations, and reminded … Continue reading Top Posts From August 2025 (Part II)
The Life and Times of Aaron Guild –The Archetype for South Dedham’s Patriotism
We hope you enjoy this written version of the talk presented at the Norwood Historical Society on April 19, 2025. It was written and delivered by Laurie Kearney. Introduction: I … Continue reading The Life and Times of Aaron Guild –The Archetype for South Dedham’s Patriotism
Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2023, 94-90
Our annual countdown of the top articles of the year continues. You can find links to the previous articles in the series at the bottom of the page. 94. EDITORIAL: … Continue reading Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2023, 94-90
1947 Historical Sketch-The Norwood Business Association
At the annual town meeting on March 7, 1892, a motion was made by John C. Lane and unanimously adopted by the town: "That a standing committee be appointed to further the general interests of the town and especially to consider and devise ways and means of increasing the business done in the town, such recommendation and plans
Wonderful Women (or Girls) of Norwood-The Norwood Debonnaires
Wonderful Women (or Girls) of Norwood-The Norwood Debonnaires
Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of July 2023
Please take our poll to let us know what your favorite "This Day In Norwood History" article was during July 2023.
Norwood’s Living History-Colonial War Years
The years between the founding of the South Dedham Parish and the Revolutionary War were busy ones in South Dedham. The first schoolhouse was voted in 1710. War touched the … Continue reading Norwood’s Living History-Colonial War Years
Downtown Norwood: Country Village to Modern Town Square
South Dedham officially became Norwood when it was incorporated in 1872. However, long before it was incorporated, Norwood was a growing town and busy stopping point for travelers from … Continue reading Downtown Norwood: Country Village to Modern Town Square