These “revival” styles became vastly popular at the turn of the century, and were popular from 1880 to 1955. These styles emphasized academic replication of historical styles, most often European … Continue reading Colonial & Georgian Revival
South Dedham’s Furniture Building
The 1850 US Federal Census for South Dedham, showing the home of Curtis Lincoln, who lived on Nahatan Street, showing in his home there were three men working as cabinet … Continue reading South Dedham’s Furniture Building
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
Wonderful Women of Norwood-Mary Tucker Fogg
This month's Wonderful Women of Norwood was compiled by Norwood Historical Society members Karen DeNapoli, Laurie Kearney and Linda Rau NORWOOD, MA — Mary Bagnall Tucker was born in New … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood-Mary Tucker Fogg
Wonderful Women of Norwood: Anna Groote 
Anna Groote was active in Norwood's Germantown community and helped many recent immigrants into the neighborhood. A photo of Anna Groote at the Wilson Street Hospital. This photo is from … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood: Anna Groote 
Committee Hopes To Bring Another Exchange Student Here Next Year-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1962
FOREIGN EXCHANGE COMMITTEE—Shown at a meeting held last week in the Norwood Senior High School are the members of the Foreign Exchange Student Committee. Seated, left to right: Mrs. Arthur … Continue reading Committee Hopes To Bring Another Exchange Student Here Next Year-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1962
Hamlin’s Service Station Been Here For 17 Years-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1947
Hamlin's Service Station, corner of Railroad avenue and Washington street, Norwood, is owned by Geoffrey W. Hamlin, who has lived in Norwood and been in business at the same location … Continue reading Hamlin’s Service Station Been Here For 17 Years-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1947
Norwood Business Spotlight-Hill Top Auto Repair-This Day in Norwood History-October 24, 1946
Norwood Business Spotlight-Hill Top Auto Repair-This Day in Norwood History-October 24, 1946
Lieutenant John P. Mogan Pilots Bomber That Kayoes Japanese Submarine-This Day in Norwood History-December 12, 1944
John P. Mogan (photo courtesy 1943 Army Air Corp training yearbook, "The Plane Wrangler") HEADQUARTERS, FIGHT1N’ 13th AAF, Southwest Pacific — Things have been happening thick and last in this … Continue reading Lieutenant John P. Mogan Pilots Bomber That Kayoes Japanese Submarine-This Day in Norwood History-December 12, 1944
Edna Phillips Named Health Leader-This Day In Norwood History-July 19, 1942
This Day In Norwood History-July 19, 1942-Edna Phillips Named Health Leader