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
Military & Veteran Articles
The Veterans plot at Highland Cemetery, December 18, 2022, after the Wreaths Across America Ceremony (George Curtis, Norwood Historical Society)
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
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