These “revival” styles became vastly popular at the turn of the century, and were popular from 1880 to 1955. These styles emphasized academic replication of historical styles, most often European … Continue reading Colonial & Georgian Revival
Second Empire Style in Norwood
The Second Empire style is notable in that it is not inspired by looking back at historical examples, but instead draws on contemporary French designs of the time. It was … Continue reading Second Empire Style in Norwood
South Dedham’s Furniture Building
The 1850 US Federal Census for South Dedham, showing the home of Curtis Lincoln, who lived on Nahatan Street, showing in his home there were three men working as cabinet … Continue reading South Dedham’s Furniture Building
Builders and Developers of Christian Hill
A 1858 map of Christian Hill, shows that Nahatan Street has become well settled, but the Christian Hill neighborhood is just beginning to be developed. Over its first thirty years, … Continue reading Builders and Developers of Christian Hill
Development of the Christian Hill Area
MACRIS ("Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System") map outlining the "F Holland Day House Neighborhood". The Christian Hill neighborhood is hemmed in by Nichols Street to the North, Cottage Street to … Continue reading Development of the Christian Hill Area
We Still Call it Home — Norwood’s Neighborhoods
1882 Bird's eye of Norwood. (Source: O H Bailey & Co., Publishers, Boston, MA 1882) In 1872, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts accepted a petition from the residents of a village … Continue reading We Still Call it Home — Norwood’s Neighborhoods
Christian Hill: An Architectural Study
Portion of an 1852 map showing the undeveloped area of Christian Hill (Source: N. Smith & H.F. Walling "Map of the Town of Dedham, 1852) When Norwood was established in … Continue reading Christian Hill: An Architectural Study
Settling into Business in East Walpole:
“The Neponset River rises in Foxborough and enters Walpole at the extreme south corner, and takes a northerly course to the centre, then changes to an easterly course, and enters … Continue reading Settling into Business in East Walpole:
Tales of Tyot-The Christmas Heart of Tiot
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
🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry
From Gridiron Glory to Community Tradition — A Norwood Perspective 📜 Introduction Every Thanksgiving morning, before the turkey hits the oven, Norwood residents gather with unmatched anticipation—not just for family … Continue reading 🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry