This September 1910 plan of John E. Smith's Estate shows a very different downtown area than we recognize today. At that time, Market street ran from Old Parish Cemetery to … Continue reading Market and Central Street Relocation
The Battle Over Norwood’s “Last Large Subdivision”-June 2, 1969
Driftwood Circle (Google Maps) By the late 1960s, the post-war housing boom that had rapidly transformed the landscape of Norfolk County was rapidly running out of room. In Norwood, a … Continue reading The Battle Over Norwood’s “Last Large Subdivision”-June 2, 1969
Town Meeting Approves New Street After Heated Debate-This Day In Norwood History-April 2, 1900
A special town meeting held this evening at 7 p.m., followed by an adjourned session at 8, resulted in several major appropriations and a contentious vote over the acceptance of … Continue reading Town Meeting Approves New Street After Heated Debate-This Day In Norwood History-April 2, 1900