The Frank Fales house, circa 1900. The barn is still standing in this picture (Norwood Historical Society collection) One early map of this corner of Nichols and Winter Streets indicates … Continue reading 115 Nichols Street – The Frank A. Fales House
Builders and Developers of Christian Hill
A 1858 map of Christian Hill, shows that Nahatan Street has become well settled, but the Christian Hill neighborhood is just beginning to be developed. Over its first thirty years, … Continue reading Builders and Developers of Christian Hill
Happy Birthday Norwood Massachusetts!
Aaron Guild is featured on the Norwood Town Seal. When word of the fighting at the Battle of Lexington and Concord reached South Dedham, Guild famously dropped his low and … Continue reading Happy Birthday Norwood Massachusetts!
Norwood Selectmen Vote 3-1 to Oppose Tax-Cutting Proposition 2 1/2-October 16, 1980
Grappling with the looming financial threat of a statewide tax-limitation ballot initiative, the Board of Selectmen voted 3 to 1 last night to officially go on record opposing Proposition 2 … Continue reading Norwood Selectmen Vote 3-1 to Oppose Tax-Cutting Proposition 2 1/2-October 16, 1980
Former Massachusetts Governor Frank G. Allen Dead at 76-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1950
Former Massachusetts Governor Frank G. Allen Dead at 76-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1950
Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham
Dr. Fogg Tells About First Church Erected In What Is Now Norwood The first finished church was located corner of Walpole and Winter Sts, South Dedham. The church was finished … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham
Seeking More Funds For Norwood Memorial Building-This Day In Norwood History-June 14, 1927
NORWOOD, June 14-The largest turnout of the season Is expected at the special town meeting to be held tomorrow evening starting at 8 o’clock in Everett Hall to hear and … Continue reading Seeking More Funds For Norwood Memorial Building-This Day In Norwood History-June 14, 1927
Frank 0. Winslow, Dead at 81-This Day In Norwood History-January 22, 1926
Founder of Leather Firm Ill Some Time Had Served in Many Town Offices and in Legislature F. O. Winslow NORWOOD, Jan 22— Francis O. Winslow, 81, one of the founders … Continue reading Frank 0. Winslow, Dead at 81-This Day In Norwood History-January 22, 1926
Thomas B. Mulvehill Is Elected Chairman by Unanimous Vote-This Day In Norwood History-January 25, 1924
Heads Norwood Selectmen NORWOOD- Jan 25 - Thomas B. Mulvehill of 302 Nahatan st has been selected as chairman of the Norwood Board of Selectmen for the coming year by … Continue reading Thomas B. Mulvehill Is Elected Chairman by Unanimous Vote-This Day In Norwood History-January 25, 1924
J. Stearns Cushing Dead-This Day In Norwood History-November 18, 1913
EX-COUNCILOR CUSHING DEAD Taken Ill Last Month in New Orleans. Notable Success Achieved in Publishing Business. Designer of New Type Faces and Typography. Hon Josiah Stearns Cushing died at his … Continue reading J. Stearns Cushing Dead-This Day In Norwood History-November 18, 1913