Oakview Mansion

Oak View, 289 Walpole Street (Wikipedia) The house at 289 Walpole Street is a site of major architectural and historical significance at the national, regional, state, and local levels. It … Continue reading Oakview Mansion

Dedication of Norwood’s First High School, The Beacon School-This Day in Norwood History-May 24, 1890

Norwood's first High School, the Beacon school, was dedicated on this day in Norwood history in 1890. The article includes excerpts from speeches made by dignitaries present that day and gives a history of the building project- a process which took almost 20 years to complete.