William H. Pond house circa 1990 (Souce: MACRIS database) William H Pond purchased this property with the buildings there on from Joseph Day and George B. Talbot in 1858. This … Continue reading 49 Maple Street – The William Harlow Pond House
100 Cottage Street – The Henry B Mylod House
Henry B. Mylod house, circa 1990 (Source: MACRIS database) Henry B. Mylod bought his ¼ of an acre house lot on the corner of Vernon and Nichols Streets in June … Continue reading 100 Cottage Street – The Henry B Mylod House
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:
“The 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:
Us Funds Would Help Create Trails, Recreation Areas On 90 Acres Along The Neponset-June 23, 2005
Turning a wasteland into parkland The neglected patch of grass and weeds in front of the woods and marsh at the end of Vanderbilt Avenue in Norwood hardly looks like … Continue reading Us Funds Would Help Create Trails, Recreation Areas On 90 Acres Along The Neponset-June 23, 2005
Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested-This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974
This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974-Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested
George Morrill Started Something When He Bought First Car Ever Sold-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972
Historic Event Related On Radio George H. Morrill Local late-nite-radio freaks who happened to spin their dials to WGBH-FM, sister station to Boston’s public TV Channel 2, around midnight last … Continue reading George Morrill Started Something When He Bought First Car Ever Sold-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972
Sparks Discount Store in Norwood Scheduled for Opening Next Month-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
"SPARKIE", the symbol of the Sparks Department Store, opening soon in the former Nortronics on Route 1 at Neponset street, Norwood, is displayed here by Albert Sparks left) and George … Continue reading Sparks Discount Store in Norwood Scheduled for Opening Next Month-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
Flashlight In Pond 7 Months Still Works-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1961
Mr. Otis Cooper of Town Sq. Hardware Co. reports the following unusual experience of one of his customers Henry Bergeron, 4 Brookfield Road, Norwood purchased a Rayovac 5-cell flashlight at … Continue reading Flashlight In Pond 7 Months Still Works-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1961
Boch Rambler’s Policy: Your Price Is Our Price-February 22, 1959
Norwood Dealer Eyes New U.S. Sales Record ERNEST BOCH - General Manager BOCH RAMBLER From a humble beginning in 1938 as a repair shop, Boch Rambler in Norwood has grown … Continue reading Boch Rambler’s Policy: Your Price Is Our Price-February 22, 1959