(“BLUE ROOM” (in 1893 inventory) Fred Holland Day referred to this room as “The Colonial Room” and initially housed his collection of local history artifacts and objects here. Later the … Continue reading F Holland Day House Tour-The Colonial Room
Stick Style
The predominant form of the stick style was a front facing gable with a steeply pitched roof and were prevalent from 1860 to 1890. There were often cross gables or … Continue reading Stick Style
Tales of Tyot- Who’s For the Coach Tonight?
Tiot Had Two Post Roads: The "Old Roebuck Road” And "The Wrentham Road.” Both Were Famous Thoroughfares For Stage Coach Travel "His night is dark!We dare not start.The wind begins … Continue reading Tales of Tyot- Who’s For the Coach Tonight?
Lemuel Dean – The First Merchant In Tyot Village
He Was Also A Notable Hunter And Collector. The Mere Mention Of "Lem” Dean’s Name Was Always Good For A Laugh In Old Days Says Win Everett 1895 Lemuel "Lem" … Continue reading Lemuel Dean – The First Merchant In Tyot Village
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
Norwood Will Dedicate Memorial Building Tomorrow-This Day In Norwood History-November 10, 1928
Norwood Will Dedicate Memorial Building Tomorrow-This Day In Norwood History-November 10, 1928