Intersection at Washington & Winter Streets

The W. Everett Furniture Manufactory. (Norwood Historical Society collection) This intersection has lots going on as far as Norwood History goes. Directly in front of us is the site of … Continue reading Intersection at Washington & Winter Streets

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

The Ethnic Groups that Called South Norwood Home

South Norwood was a multi-ethnic neighborhood. Immigrants from Syria, Poland, Lithuania, and Italy first settled here; followed later by people from Portugal, Brazil, Egypt, and Ecuador. Like the residents of … Continue reading The Ethnic Groups that Called South Norwood Home

Norwood Votes $180,000 Civic Center Move-This Day In Norwood History-July 8, 1980

Aaron Guild School, 1975 (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) The Norwood Town Meeting voted 84-48 last night to appropriate $180,000 to move the Norwood Civic Center to the site … Continue reading Norwood Votes $180,000 Civic Center Move-This Day In Norwood History-July 8, 1980

Chamber Asks Park Be Named In Honor Of Dr. Cleveland-This Day in Norwood History-February 8, 1963

Bond Street Playground Tribute to the memory of Dr. Frederick Albert Cleveland was paid Tuesday night by the Norwood Chamber of Commerce which adopted a resolution requesting the Board of … Continue reading Chamber Asks Park Be Named In Honor Of Dr. Cleveland-This Day in Norwood History-February 8, 1963

George Willett Celebrates 91st Birthday-This Day In Norwood History-August 10, 1961

This Day In Norwood History-August 10, 1961-George Willett Celebrates 91st Birthday

Norwood Press Club 1914 Baseball Team-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1939

Many of the members in this 1914 photo of the Norwood Press Baseball Team represented Norwood in the Old Timers’ game against Walpole at Athletic Field last Sunday afternoon.

George Willett Seeks Senate Seat-This Day In Norwood History- July 1, 1930

Norwood Man Candidate as Democrat GEORGE F. WILLETT George F. Willett of Norwood, ex-millionaire manufacturer and member of the firm of Willett, Sears, today took out papers as a candidate … Continue reading George Willett Seeks Senate Seat-This Day In Norwood History- July 1, 1930

Residents Vote To Buy Norwood Civic Property-This Day In Norwood History-June 30, 1930

At a special town meeting held in the Junior High School tonight, at which less than 100 citizens were present out of a total voting strength of more than 6000. … Continue reading Residents Vote To Buy Norwood Civic Property-This Day In Norwood History-June 30, 1930