This Day in Norwood History-August 6, 1959-Novice Swimmer Aids Man Stricken In Water
This Day in Norwood History-May 15, 1933-Jerome A Pendergast, Son of Town Clerk, Dead at 28
May 15, 1933- Jerome A Pendergast, 28-year-old son of Town Clerk and Mrs. James E. Fendergast of 30 Pleasant St, died this morning at his home...
Norwood’s Living History-Roaring Twenties, Depression and World War II
The seat of town government found a magnificent now home when the Memorial Municipal Building was dedicated on Sunday, November 11, 1928. The bells of the Tilton Carillon pealed forth … Continue reading Norwood’s Living History-Roaring Twenties, Depression and World War II
Norwood’s Living History-Study Town Planning
At the annual town meeting on March 1, 1909, a committee was formed to investigate the financial condition of the town. This committee consisted of George F. Willett, chairman, the … Continue reading Norwood’s Living History-Study Town Planning
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-Independence
In this atmosphere, the frictions between Dedham and its South Parish, which had been building since 1734, finally set off the fuse of separation. The crux of the problem was … Continue reading Norwood’s Living History-Independence
Norwood’s Living History-“The Hook” Is Born
ln 1806, when the Norfolk and Bristol turnpike was laid down along present Washington Street, it brought even more business to the tavern. This area around the tavern came to … Continue reading Norwood’s Living History-“The Hook” Is Born
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
Norwood’s Living History-South Parish
Gradually, more people moved to this settlement but they were still required to attend Sunday sendees and Town Meetings in Dedham Village, which remained the sole religious and political center … Continue reading Norwood’s Living History-South Parish
Membership
The Norwood Historical Society traditionally holds members' meetings twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall, and sponsors social events for members and the public. All … Continue reading Membership