We Still Call it Home — Norwood’s Neighborhoods

1882 Bird's eye of Norwood. (Source: O H Bailey & Co., Publishers, Boston, MA 1882) In 1872, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts accepted a petition from the residents of a village … Continue reading We Still Call it Home — Norwood’s Neighborhoods

1923 Planning Board Report-Proposed Additional East-West Through Streets and Diagonals

In the wide interspaces between the existing east-west thoroughfares there are many local streets already built, and many more contemplated or actually under construction. Gradually, in a long term of … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Proposed Additional East-West Through Streets and Diagonals

Settling into Business in East Walpole:

โ€œThe Neponset River rises in Foxborough and enters Walpole at the extreme south corner, and takes a northerly course to the centre, then changes to an easterly course, and enters … Continue reading Settling into Business in East Walpole:

Tales of Tyot-The Christmas Heart of Tiot

oโ€”0โ€”o Hanging A Holly Wreath Of Memories Around Tiotโ€™s Village Hall And Square. A Merry Christmas At "The Hook" To Old And New Timers From Author In the summer of … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The Christmas Heart of Tiot

๐Ÿˆ Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry

From Gridiron Glory to Community Tradition โ€” A Norwood Perspective ๐Ÿ“œ Introduction Every Thanksgiving morning, before the turkey hits the oven, Norwood residents gather with unmatched anticipationโ€”not just for family … Continue reading ๐Ÿˆ Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry

The Bookcase Which Became an Institution- Norwood’s First Library

This cabinet, a simple, homely closet of pine, was the nursery of Norwood's first public library. It measures 6' 1/2โ€ high, 3โ€™ 5โ€ wide, and 7 1/2โ€ deep. It held … Continue reading The Bookcase Which Became an Institution- Norwood’s First Library

In Memory Of All Marines in Norfolk County

This monument, located in Aaron Guild Park, was dedicated by the Norfolk County Marine Corps League in 1957. The inscription reads: In Memory of All Marines of Norfolk County Who Gave … Continue reading In Memory Of All Marines in Norfolk County

Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham

Dr. Fogg Tells About First Church Erected In What Is Now Norwood The first finished church was located corner of Walpole and Winter Sts, South Dedham. The church was finished … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham

$12 A Week Feeds A Family Of Four-This Day In Norwood History-February 10, 1943

1943 Ad for A&P Supermarkets In spite of present high food prices, a family of four may obtain their nutritional needs on $12 a week. This requires, of course, careful … Continue reading $12 A Week Feeds A Family Of Four-This Day In Norwood History-February 10, 1943

1923 Planning Board Report-Existing North-South Through Streets

The existing through streets of Norwood, as shown above, were laid out in times before the construction of the steam railroads, before the large industries were established, and, of course, … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Existing North-South Through Streets