Portion of an 1852 map showing the undeveloped area of Christian Hill (Source: N. Smith & H.F. Walling "Map of the Town of Dedham, 1852) When Norwood was established in … Continue reading Christian Hill: An Architectural Study
1923 Planning Board Report-Existing East-West Through Streets and Diagonals
When the main thoroughfares of Norwood were laid out a century or more ago for a convenient approach to fields and pastures and to connect knots of houses or villages … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Existing East-West Through Streets and Diagonals
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
1923 Planning Board Report-Schools, Parks and Playgrounds
On the accompanying map are shown the public schools of Norwood. They are grouped most closely near the center of the Town with scattered buildings on the outskirts. Evidently school … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Schools, Parks and Playgrounds
1923 Planning Board Report-Plan for the Vicinity of Center of the Town
The plan on pages 20 and 21 for the center of Norwood is an integral part of the general plan proposed for the Town as a whole. The development of … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Plan for the Vicinity of Center of the Town
The Story of Norwood’s Eiffel Tower-This Day In Norwood History-August 28, 1985
This Day In Norwood History-August 28, 1985-The Story of Norwood's Eiffel Tower
Old Town Jail Faces Another Identity Crisis-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1971
SPLIT PERSONALITY — Because the Norwood town jail no longer imprisons but now serves as a Marine recruiting station, holds vagrant water meters in protective custody and will soon contain … Continue reading Old Town Jail Faces Another Identity Crisis-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1971
Hockey Team Takes Bay State League Title-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
VICTORY PARADE—The Norwood High School Hockey Team clinched the Bay State League title with an impressive 3 to 1 win over Needham on Saturday night, and an impromptu victory parade … Continue reading Hockey Team Takes Bay State League Title-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
“Rumble” Erupts Here; One Youth Cut On Face-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
A “rumble” that police said was started by an argument between a group of Stoughton youths and several youths from Norwood at a dance held in Stoughton last Friday erupted … Continue reading “Rumble” Erupts Here; One Youth Cut On Face-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
Norwood Six Big Favorite Against Framingham North-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
HOCKEY STANDOUTS — Norwood Captain Jack Bayer (center) is flanked by Defenseman Tim Twomey (left) and Linemate Tom Clifford following the Norwood win over Wellesley Saturday in which the trio … Continue reading Norwood Six Big Favorite Against Framingham North-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964