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This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 7, 1896

These news items were the talk of the town on August 7, 1896

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This Day In Norwood History- July 14, 1912-Prominent Norwood Resident T.A. Houllahan Drowns in Scituate

his Day In Norwood History- July 14, 1912-Prominent Norwood Resident T.A. Houllahan Drowns in Scituate

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This Day in Norwood History-June 22, 1895-Ben Franklin’s Press Exhibited at Norwood’s Gala Day

Norwood's Flag Day celebration was held on June 17th for many years, and was a major event. In 1895, the proceedings included a "A Grand Parade of G.A.R. Post No. 169, Fire Department, N.H.S. Battalion, School Children in Barges, Leading Industries, Handsomely Decorated Carriages, etc., Sport at Prospect Park, Grand Concert." The highlight of the parade was a printing press once belonging to Benjamin Franklin, exhibited in action by James Berwick and John Olson of the Norwood Press.

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This Day in Norwood History-June 10, 1893-Three Printing Firms Offer to Relocate to Norwood, Form the Norwood Press

The Norwood Business Association played an important role in convincing Boston based businesses to relocate to Norwood. This article, from June 10, 1893, is the first mention of creating what would eventually become the Norwood Press, which brought hundreds of new workers to Norwood. Two years later, in 1895, bookbinding firm H. M. Plimpton & Co,, and printers J. S. Cushing & Co and Berwick & Smith built a combined plant along the railroad tracks on Washington street near subway hill, forming the Norwood Press.

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This Day in Norwood History-May 18, 1954-Fleming Bindery Bought By Control Engineering

The Norwood Industrial Development Committee announced today the purchase by Control Engineering Corporation of one of the Norwood Press buildings formerly known as the C. B. Fleming Company Bindery.

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This Day in Norwood History-May 18, 1954-Fleming Bindery Bought By Control Engineering

The Norwood Industrial Development Committee announced today the purchase by Control Engineering Corporation of one of the Norwood Press buildings formerly known as the C. B. Fleming Company Bindery.

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Chapel Street: A Main Road with a Long History

Looking down Chapel Street toward Walpole Street. Chapel Street is a road that had been part of the landscape of South Dedham years before it became a part of Swedeville. … Continue reading Chapel Street: A Main Road with a Long History

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This Day In Norwood History-December 12, 1941- Funeral Services For George Harding Smith, of Berwick & Smith, Norwood Press

George Harding Smith (Photo colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Obituary for George Harding Smith (Aged 83) Funeral services for George Harding Smith, prominent Norwood businessman and town official until … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-December 12, 1941- Funeral Services For George Harding Smith, of Berwick & Smith, Norwood Press

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This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1894-People of Norwood Never Better Satisfied Than at Present

NORWOOD NOT KICKING. NORWOOD Oct 31—The revival of business upon a larger scale than ever before is unmistakable in this town. The old and extensive sheep and goat skin tanneries … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1894-People of Norwood Never Better Satisfied Than at Present

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This Day In Norwood History- July 14, 1912-Prominent Norwood Resident T.A. Houllahan Drowns in Scituate

THOMAS A. HOULLAHAN. T. A. HOULLAHAN STRICKEN BATHING Printer and Prominent Norwood Citizen,Long Leader in Public, Social and Fraternal Affairs. NORWOOD. July 14—Thomas A. Houllahan, one of the most prominent … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History- July 14, 1912-Prominent Norwood Resident T.A. Houllahan Drowns in Scituate