Pfc. Ralph Emerson Shackley

Ralph E. Shackley Pfc. Ralph F. Shackley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shackley of 93 East Cross street, was reported missing in action while taking part in the Sicilian … Continue reading Pfc. Ralph Emerson Shackley

Norwood Hospital Demolition-October 2, 2022- Plimpton Building

Over the last several days, the first building built for hospital purposes in the town of Norwood, the Plimpton building, was demolished. The building was constructed in 1926, and named … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Demolition-October 2, 2022- Plimpton Building

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

Pfc. Ralph E. Shackley Was In Sicilian Campaign

No Details Given Parents In War Department Telegram Pfc. Ralph E. Shackley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shackley, 83 East Cross Street, Norwood, was reported by the War Department … Continue reading Pfc. Ralph E. Shackley Was In Sicilian Campaign

Norwood Hospital Demolition-July 11, 2022

Demolition work on the Lorusso Building at Norwood Hospital included ground floor areas today. On the ground level, the exterior of the building was partially dismantled from the Emergency Room's … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Demolition-July 11, 2022

Norwood Hospital Demolition-July 8, 2022

The demolition of the rear side of Norwood Hospital's Lorusso building continued today. https://youtu.be/9W3XICeTJj4 Norwood Hospital Demolition Do you have photos or videos of the demolition work at Norwood Hospital … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Demolition-July 8, 2022

Norwood Hospital Demolition-July 5, 2022

The demolition of Norwood Hospital continues. More walls were removed in the rear and side of the Lorusso building today, exposing many former patient rooms on the second and third … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Demolition-July 5, 2022

Tales of Tyot- Win Everett Gets Letters

Old Residents Give Their Versions Of Incidents In His Stories The following interesting letter comes to Win Everett from Mr. James R. Vance. Also some pertinent comments from Miss Sarah … Continue reading Tales of Tyot- Win Everett Gets Letters

Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham

Dr. Fogg Tells About First Church Erected In What Is Now Norwood The first finished church was located corner of Walpole and Winter Sts, South Dedham. The church was finished … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham

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