First Congregational Church (photo LLKearney) First Congregational Church. Originally was the site of the impressive house of Edmund Shattuck and his wife Emma Morrill Shattuck who was the daughter of … Continue reading Winter Street (Walpole St to Lothrop Rich Park)
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
Did You Know? Norwood’s First Library
The “cradle” of the Norwood Public Library is an old, blue, pine cabinet. It measures 6’ I/2” high, 3’ 5” wide, and 7' 1/2" deep and holds a collection of … Continue reading Did You Know? Norwood’s First Library
Wonderful Women of Norwood: Dr. Harriet Emeline Rogers
Dr Harriet Emeline Rogers, 1892-1981 Dr. Harriet E. Rogers arrived in Norwood in 1923 to practice medicine. In 1922 the number of practicing female doctors in the greater Boston area were merely … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood: Dr. Harriet Emeline Rogers
First Congregational Church of Norwood Marks 275 Years-This Day In Norwood History-November 19, 2011
Children gather at the front of the sanctuary to take part in a presentation by New England Hometown History's Bill McCarriston (left), playing Thomas Balch, and Nanci Kendall (right), playing … Continue reading First Congregational Church of Norwood Marks 275 Years-This Day In Norwood History-November 19, 2011
Good Neighbor Sunday Coming February 14-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1965
COMMITTEE MEMBERS making plans for "Good Neighbor Sunday" on February 14 are (seated): Rev. Allen Keedy, Pastor First Congregational Church, Mrs. John Clarke, John Flaherty, Jr., Mrs. George A. Sullivan, … Continue reading Good Neighbor Sunday Coming February 14-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1965
Sunday Services in Norwood Churches-This Day In Norwood History-October 3, 1957
Sunday Services in Norwood Churches-This Day In Norwood History-October 3, 1957
Old-Time Village Setting For Congregational Fair-This Day In Norwood History-October 20, 1955
COUNTRY STORE—This real old-fashioned Country Store will be open for business when the annual Village Fair opens in the Parish House of the First Baptist Church tomorrow for a two-day … Continue reading Old-Time Village Setting For Congregational Fair-This Day In Norwood History-October 20, 1955
Bell That Called 3 Generations To Worship Scrapped-This Day In Norwood History-August 6, 1948
This Day In Norwood History-August 6, 1948-Bell That Called 3 Generations To Worship Scrapped
Norwood Historian, Willard “Win” Everett, Dies-This Day In Norwood History-November 9, 1947
Norwood Historian, Willard "Win" Everett, Dies-This Day In Norwood History-November 9, 1947