F Holland Day House

The Fred Holland Day House is a historic house and museum located at 93 Day Street in Norwood and serves as the headquarters for the Norwood Historical Society. The Day House is a … Continue reading F Holland Day House

F Holland Day House Tour-Fred Holland Day’s Bedroom

 (“GREEN and RED ROOM”(in 1893 inventory)   This was Fred Holland Day’s bedroom and study from 1893 until 1919. A writing desk drops down behind the doors to the right in … Continue reading F Holland Day House Tour-Fred Holland Day’s Bedroom

F Holland Day House Tour-The Colonial Room

 (“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

Wonderful Women of Norwood: Ann Elizabeth Tanneyhill

Ann E. Tanneyhill By Norwood Historical Society Board Members Laurie Kearney, Linda Rau and Karen DeNapoli To commemorate Black History Month and to honor the first Black woman from Norwood … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood: Ann Elizabeth Tanneyhill

1947 – History of The Norwood Historical Society

Norwood Historical Society In 1901 the Norwood Literary Society voted “that an effort should be made to form a Norwood Historical Society, while we people among us to tell its … Continue reading 1947 – History of The Norwood Historical Society

Did You Know? Chapel of St Gabriel the Archangel at Highland Cemetery

In 1903, the Day family, including Lewis and Anna Day and their son, well known photographer and art publisher Fred Holland Day, oversaw the construction of the Chapel of St … Continue reading Did You Know? Chapel of St Gabriel the Archangel at Highland Cemetery

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 … Continue reading 1890’s Wallpaper Reproduced For the F Holland Day House-This Day In Norwood History-March 12, 1998

Events Dust Off The Life And Art Of Once-Renowned Photographer F. Holland Day-This Day In Norwood History-April 6, 1997

Discussing next Sunday's open house at the F. Holland Day House, home to the Norwood Historical Society, are (from left) Maureen Graney, John Grove, Jean Detrick, Patricia Fanning, and Barbara … Continue reading Events Dust Off The Life And Art Of Once-Renowned Photographer F. Holland Day-This Day In Norwood History-April 6, 1997