Market and Central Street Relocation

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

Norwood 25 Years Ahead Of Dedham In Master Planning-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948

But Many Phases Of Shurcliff Report Never Carried Out Here The neighboring town of Dedham has received the spotlight of publicity since the appearance, four weeks ago, of an Attractive … Continue reading Norwood 25 Years Ahead Of Dedham In Master Planning-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948

George Willett Lawsuit

George F. Willett FIles $15 Million Lawsuit-This Day In Norwood History-November 8, 1923

George F. Willett FIles $15 Million Lawsuit-This Day In Norwood History-November 8, 1923

Everett School

Closing of the Everett School Causes Overcrowding Emergency-This Day In Norwood History-November 3, 1923

Closing of the Everett School Causes Overcrowding Emergency-This Day In Norwood History-November 3, 1923

Increase In Number of Norwood School Children-This Day in Norwood History-September 26, 1923

Increase In Number of Norwood School Children-This Day in Norwood History- September 26, 1923

The Plimpton Wing, a gift of Alice Morrill Plimpton (sister of Sara Bond Morrill and daughter of George H. Morrill) was built in 1928 as a three-story wing at the right-rear of the library. (Photo courtesy Charlotte Canelli/Morrill Memorial Library. Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society)

Alice Morrill Plimpton Bequeathes $50,000 to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History- July 25, 1923

NORWOOD LIBRARY GIVEN $50,000 The Plimpton Wing, a gift of Alice Morrill Plimpton (sister of Sara Bond Morrill and daughter of George H. Morrill) was built in 1928 as a … Continue reading Alice Morrill Plimpton Bequeathes $50,000 to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History- July 25, 1923

Ora Holman, Oldest Man in Norwood, Civil War Soldier, Dies-This Day In Norwood History-July 22, 1923

Ora Holman Ora Holman, who died last evening at his home, 183 Walpole St. was a Boston fireman in the days when Boston depended on a volunteer Fire Department. At … Continue reading Ora Holman, Oldest Man in Norwood, Civil War Soldier, Dies-This Day In Norwood History-July 22, 1923

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“Marty Callaghan Day”-This Day in Norwood History-July 6, 1923

(Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) “MARTY” CALLAGHAN “Marty” Callaghan of Norwood is one of a number of Greater Boston boys who are placing on the Chicago National League club, … Continue reading “Marty Callaghan Day”-This Day in Norwood History-July 6, 1923

Marty Callaghan Holds World Baseball Record-This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1923

This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1923-Marty Callaghan Holds World Baseball Record

Marty Callaghan Holds World Baseball Record-This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1923

New Englanders in the Big Leagues Marty Callaghan - Chicago Cubs How many residents of Norwood realize that the town possesses in Martin F. Callaghan, of 97 Broadway, the joint … Continue reading Marty Callaghan Holds World Baseball Record-This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1923