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
Guild School Picked for Civic Center-July 8, 1980
Discover the 1980 decision that transformed the Aaron Guild School into a multi-purpose recreation hub, replacing the former Civic Center sold to Norwood Hospital.
Norwood Votes $180,000 Civic Center Move-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-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-August 10, 1961
This Day In Norwood History-August 10, 1961-George Willett Celebrates 91st Birthday
Westover Sold To Boston Group On $277,500 Bid-January 21, 1954
Local Group Topped After Tie Offer George Willett's preliminary plan for Westover Estates. After weeks of negotiations by opposing factions, marked by repeated hearings, conferences, and delays, Westover has at … Continue reading Westover Sold To Boston Group On $277,500 Bid-January 21, 1954
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
George F. Willett, one of Norwood’s most influential civic figures, surprised the region in 1930 by launching a State Senate campaign.