This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 1947-Historical Society Features Interesting Possessions The quarterly meeting of the Norwood Historical Society was held recently at the Day House, opening with a box supper on the porch which was followed by a short business meeting and then bv an indoor meeting at which each member exhibited his ‘'most interesting possession" and told the story that went with it
This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 1902-Old Home Week Recap
Today's article is a recap of the first Old Home Week, held in 1902. The article includes a lengthy speech by Norwood historian and home-builder Milton H. Howard, in which he discusses Aaron Guild and the dedication of the monument to Captain Guild as well as his thoughts on the patriotic spirit of both Norwoodians and Americans. A list of Old Home Week participants was also compiled. During the evening portion of the event, a supper was held at the Universalist Church. Chairman Frank A. Fales delivered a speech and Rev Theon Brown read a poem he had written about returning to his boyhood home. The evening concluded with a historical address by Milton Howard, who used a stereopticon to show portraits of many past and present figures from Norwood and images of places and buildings in Norwood, both old and new. It's quite an interesting read!
This Day in Norwood History- July 30, 1903-Guild Monument Unveiled at Norwood
This Day in Norwood History- July 30, 1903-Guild Monument Unveiled at Norwood
This Day In Norwood History- July 28, 1903-Norwood’s First Old Home Week Begins
July 28, 1903—Today and tomorrow Norwood will celebrate old-home week, the celebration opening with...
This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895-Norwood, a Progressive Town, Has a Bright Future
This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895-Norwood, a Progressive Town, Has a Bright Future
This Day In Norwood History- July 27, 1902-Arrangements Set For First Old Home Week
This Day In Norwood History- July 27, 1902-Arrangements Set For First Old Home Week
This Day In Norwood History- July 13, 1902-More Than 400 Old-Timers to be Invited to Old-Home Week Celebration
This Day In Norwood History- July 13, 1902-More Than 400 Old-Timers to be Invited to Old-Home Week Celebration
The “Split” and along Walpole Street
Postcard of the Methodist Church at the intersection of Washington and Walpole Streets Church on split. This church was built in 1900 and was the original home of the Methodist … Continue reading The “Split” and along Walpole Street
The Guild Square Area: A Walk Around this Historical Block
The Guild Monument (photo G Curtis) The area of Norwood known as Guild Square might not technically be called a “neighborhood,” however all that it contains is intricate to all … Continue reading The Guild Square Area: A Walk Around this Historical Block
Development of the Guild Square Area
1831 Map of South Dedham In 1872, when Norwood was established, the Guild Square area had been settled with homes and businesses for well over a hundred years, although much … Continue reading Development of the Guild Square Area