Points of Interest: South Norwood’s Changing Street Scape

Map of South Norwood showing were some of the major employers were located. An easy walk away. (Source: Mapcarta.com - edited by LLKearney) To travel from one end of South … Continue reading Points of Interest: South Norwood’s Changing Street Scape

Lebanese-Syrian

            Syrians had been arriving in Massachusetts since the late 1880s. Many came from what is today, the countries of Lebanon and Syria, and these immigrants were mostly Christian. Traditionally, … Continue reading Lebanese-Syrian

Maps of South Norwood

Looking at maps of the area helps to illustrate how South Norwood grew. Two 1876 Map shows house lots on the (Upper South Norwood) end of Washington Street beyond the … Continue reading Maps of South Norwood

Growth and Development of the South Norwood

Washington Street today looking South. Until 1872, Norwood was parish of Dedham. Originally, Dedham was a huge land grant that stretched westerly to the Wellesley/Natick area, easterly to Norwood/Walpole and … Continue reading Growth and Development of the South Norwood

South Norwood: A Bustling Multi-Ethnic Neighborhood

1887 photograph of South Norwood, labeled "Morse Village" the Guild School is visable on the left of the picture. (from Picturesque Norwood) South Norwood was a largely undeveloped area when … Continue reading South Norwood: A Bustling Multi-Ethnic Neighborhood

Norwood Citizens of Tomorrow-January 24, 1950-Citizens of Tomorrow

Top row (left to right) Beverly Orphan; 143 Walnut avenue; Pamela Joy Stewart, 445 Main street, Walpole; Linda Lanzoni, 20 Savin avenue. Bottom row (same order) Sandra Doran, 15 Dav … Continue reading Norwood Citizens of Tomorrow-January 24, 1950-Citizens of Tomorrow

This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1950-Heavy Bail Set For Pair Captured By Police At Gunpoint In Roadside Stand

HELD FOR NORWOOD BREAKS. Two Newton men, taken at gunpoint in Perrelli's Restaurant on Route 1 are shown with their captors. Left to right: Sergeant Thomas McNulty, Walter H Wilson, … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1950-Heavy Bail Set For Pair Captured By Police At Gunpoint In Roadside Stand

This Day In Norwood History-January 14, 1923-FUNERAL SERVICES FOR HENRY W. DEAN AT NORWOOD

Henry W Dean headstone at Highland Cemetery NORWOOD, Jan 15—The funeral of Henry W. Dean was held at his late home on Dean st, yesterday afternoon. Rev Robert Wood Coe … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-January 14, 1923-FUNERAL SERVICES FOR HENRY W. DEAN AT NORWOOD

This Day In Norwood History-January 11, 1959-Prescott School Dedication Plans Set

Special Ceremonies Planned Week Apart hncKMkc HüK DEDICATION—Members of the elementary schools building committee Inspect the stage at the Prescott School as they tour the premises In preparation for formal … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-January 11, 1959-Prescott School Dedication Plans Set

This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944-Special Town Meeting To Be Held Tonight At 7:30 In Memorial Hall

Sale Of Filter Bed Land, Zoning Changes Are Also Up For Action Special Town Meeting To Be Held Tonight At 7:30 In Memorial Hall Question of sale of a portion … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944-Special Town Meeting To Be Held Tonight At 7:30 In Memorial Hall