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
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
1947 – History of The Norwood Historical Society
Norwood Historical Society In 1901 the Norwood Literary Society voted “that an effort should be made to form a Norwood Historical Society, while we people among us to tell its … Continue reading 1947 – History of The Norwood Historical Society
Roll of Honor
OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor
New Look For An Old Norwood Landmark-This Day in Norwood History-July 31, 2014
⠀ A dilapidated 19th-century Victorian mansion at 46 Pleasant Street in Norwood has been brilliantly restored by owners Jacinta Murphy and Jim Murray, complete with eye-catching lion and unicorn statues.
Old Norwood Carillon Retains Clarity-November 23, 1972
Bells rang Sunday afternoon in Norwood town square. The occasion was the dedication of a marker commemorating the town’s 100th anniversary, and the star performer was the 44-year-old carillon encased … Continue reading Old Norwood Carillon Retains Clarity-November 23, 1972
John W. Murphy Candidate For Postmaster Position-December 22, 1953
John W. Murphy of 203 Richland road, present assistant postmaster and a career man in the postal service, is a candidate for the Postmaster’s position in Norwood. John William Murphy … Continue reading John W. Murphy Candidate For Postmaster Position-December 22, 1953
Ellis Gardens-June 30, 1950
This ad for Ellis Gardens ran on June 30th, 1950. OWN YOUR OWN HOME THE MOST SENSATIONAL OFFER IN THE SMALL HOME-BUILDING FIELD IN ELLIS GARDENS, NORWOOD 4 and 5 … Continue reading Ellis Gardens-June 30, 1950
Redecorating Of School Interiors Is Recommended-February 9, 1950
Purchase Of Land For New Stands At High School Also Urged By Supt. Lynch This photo of a Winslow School classroom circa 1920 is a gift from Sylvia Stanton of … Continue reading Redecorating Of School Interiors Is Recommended-February 9, 1950