o—0—o Hanging A Holly Wreath Of Memories Around Tiot’s Village Hall And Square. A Merry Christmas At "The Hook" To Old And New Timers From Author In the summer of … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The Christmas Heart of Tiot
Wonderful Women of Norwood-Mary Tucker Fogg
This month's Wonderful Women of Norwood was compiled by Norwood Historical Society members Karen DeNapoli, Laurie Kearney and Linda Rau NORWOOD, MA — Mary Bagnall Tucker was born in New … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood-Mary Tucker Fogg
Wonderful Women of Norwood: Anna Smith Day
Anna Smith Day (photo taken by her son, F. Holland Day) Anna (Smith) Day was born in 1836 in South Dedham to Lyman Smith and Melinda (Guild) Smith. She was … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood: Anna Smith Day
Market and Central Street Relocation
This September 1910 plan of John E. Smith's Estate shows a very different downtown area than we recognize today. At that time, Market street ran from Old Parish Cemetery to … Continue reading Market and Central Street Relocation
Willett Early Childhood Center Expands To Free Full Day Kindergarten-This Day in Norwood History-September 5, 2004
Now available: Free, full-day kindergarten Norwood kindergarten teacher Christina Jenkins arranged a word wall in preparation for Thursday’s classes, which begin Thursday at the former Willet School. Sun, Sep 5, … Continue reading Willett Early Childhood Center Expands To Free Full Day Kindergarten-This Day in Norwood History-September 5, 2004
Walter F. Tilton, Norwood Banker, Philanthropist, Dies at 93-This Day in Norwood History-August 29, 1950
This Day in Norwood History- August 29, 1950-Walter F. Tilton, Norwood Banker and Philanthropist, Dies at 93
Cottage Street Remains One-Way-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1950
The Board of Selectmen at Tuesday night's meeting approved Police Chief Thomas Lydon's recommendation that Cottage Street, from Washington Street to Central Street, be retained as a one-way street. A … Continue reading Cottage Street Remains One-Way-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1950
Mrs. Shumaker’s Elephant Knickknacks Increased To Herd of 1200-This Day in Norwood History-January 15, 1948
Fabulous Collection Was Started As a Family Joke Twenty Years Ago “If I had really thought about starting a collection, I don’t know whether it would have been elephants or … Continue reading Mrs. Shumaker’s Elephant Knickknacks Increased To Herd of 1200-This Day in Norwood History-January 15, 1948
Start Enforcing One Way Ruling on Central, Cottage Streets-This Day in Norwood History-January 12 1948
The new traffic regulation making Central street one-way southerly from Cottage street to Day street will be enforced starting January 12th, it was announced yesterday by Police, Chief Thomas C. … Continue reading Start Enforcing One Way Ruling on Central, Cottage Streets-This Day in Norwood History-January 12 1948
Sgt. William J. Flaherty Rotary Club Guest Speaker-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944
A surprise guest speaker appeared at the meeting of the Norwood Rotary Club last night at the Day street headquarters. It was a surprise to the members attending and to … Continue reading Sgt. William J. Flaherty Rotary Club Guest Speaker-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944