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 the East, Winter Street to the West and Walpole/Washington Streets to the South. In the late 1990s, the Massachusetts Historical Commission assessed Norwood for structures … 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 a collection of 95 volumes--mostly classics. Today, it can be seen at the F Holland Day House where it stands a little over six feet … 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 provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund, a program of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, administered through a collaborative arrangement between MassDevelopment and the Mass Cultural Council.
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 the top step. The space under the new steps has been filled in with new crushed stone. You can see all of the progress on … 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 was made to look like individual stone tiles. This area must be excavated to make space for the ramp. The front door is several inches … 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, Dedham Institution for Savings trustee Jerry Lavoie, Debbie Holmwood, president of the Norwood Neighbors Committee, Allison Priore, Norwood Historical Society, George Priore, Christian Priore and … 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 a curator in the attic decades ago. William Pudsey, then president of the Norwood Historical Society, which has owned the 17-room F. Holland Day House … 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 for federal funds. The Fred Holland Day House has been entered into the National Register of Historic Places, reportedly the first private Norwood property accorded … 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, and the New England Gladiolus Society which is the clearing house for 2500 gladiolus lovers and raisers. And previous to these present connections he became … Continue reading Personality Portrait-Albin K. Parker-This Day In Norwood History-August 5, 1938