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
The Bookcase Which Became an Institution- Norwood’s First Library
This cabinet, a simple, homely closet of pine, was the nursery of Norwood's first public library. It measures 6' 1/2” high, 3’ 5” wide, and 7 1/2” deep. It held … Continue reading The Bookcase Which Became an Institution- Norwood’s First Library
F Holland Day House ADA Renovation Update-August 7, 2021
The work on our new ramp continues... You can see all of the progress on this project by visiting the main project page. This work was made possible by funding … Continue reading F Holland Day House ADA Renovation Update-August 7, 2021
F Holland Day House ADA Renovation Update-August 4, 2021
The new bottom step has been cut and put into place. The former bottom step will move up to become the second step, and the former top step will remain … Continue reading F Holland Day House ADA Renovation Update-August 4, 2021
F Holland Day House ADA Renovation Update-August 2, 2021
Work is underway on a new ADA compliant ramp and bathroom to make the Day House more accessible to the public. Step one is to remove this poured concrete, which … Continue reading F Holland Day House ADA Renovation Update-August 2, 2021
Renovations to Norwood’s Historic Day House-This Day In Norwood History-May 15, 2012
Andrea Salisbury - TRANSCRIPT BULLETIN The F. Holland Day House on Day Street is undergoing repairs. Pictured front row from left, Mila Priore and Gia Priore; Back row from left, … Continue reading Renovations to Norwood’s Historic Day House-This Day In Norwood History-May 15, 2012
Travel Back in Time: The F. Holland Day House-This Day in Norwood History-August 1, 2010
This Day in Norwood History-August 1, 2010-Travel Back in Time: The F. Holland Day House
1890’s Wallpaper Reproduced For the F Holland Day House-This Day In Norwood History-March 12, 1998
A subtle treasure During a recent restoration of pioneer photographer Fred Holland Day’s home in Norwood, project workers came across quite a find: original rolls of 1890s wallpapers, stored by … Continue reading 1890’s Wallpaper Reproduced For the F Holland Day House-This Day In Norwood History-March 12, 1998
F Holland Day House Now Landmark-This Day In Norwood History-May 12, 1977
The National Register of Historic Places has enrolled the Day house in Norwood. The status affords the Tudor Revival structure, home of the Norwood Historical Society, both protection and eligibility … Continue reading F Holland Day House Now Landmark-This Day In Norwood History-May 12, 1977
Personality Portrait-Albin K. Parker-This Day In Norwood History-August 5, 1938
He keeps the books for Gladiolus lovers Albin K. Parker has ties with two fascinating and absorbing organizations, the Norwood Historical Society and it’s headquarters in the amazing Day House, … Continue reading Personality Portrait-Albin K. Parker-This Day In Norwood History-August 5, 1938