Norwood, until 1872 a part of Dedham, today appears a town that was built-and divided-by a railroad. But unlike many New England towns that boomed early in the Industrial Revolution … Continue reading Norwood Looks Forward-This Day In Norwood History-March 29, 1964
Papers Passed On 650 Acres Of Westover-This Day in Norwood History-June 13, 1954
June 13, 1954-The title was passed on 650 acres of the Westover property this week.
Westover Sold To Boston Group On $277,500 Bid-This Day In Norwood History-January 21, 1954
Local Group Topped After Tie Offer George Willett's preliminary plan for Westover Estates. After weeks of negotiations by opposing factions, marked by repeated hearings, conferences, and delays, Westover has at … Continue reading Westover Sold To Boston Group On $277,500 Bid-This Day In Norwood History-January 21, 1954
To Bring In Plans For New Town Yard-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948
(Published in 1972) BACK AROUND 1930 The Town's Public Works Department, the majority of whom are shown in this picture taken in the Yard, was twice as large 40 years … Continue reading To Bring In Plans For New Town Yard-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948
Swimming Banned At Willett Pond-This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1946
This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1946-Swimming Banned At Willett Pond
Bathing Conditions Studied at Willett Pond & Hawes Pool-This Day in Norwood History-October 2, 1945
This Day in Norwood History-October 2, 1945-Bathing Conditions Studied at Willett Pond & Hawes Pool
George Willett Reviews His Early Activities-This Day in Norwood History-July 9, 1937
In this letter sent to the Norwood Messenger, George F. Willett recounts his early life and tells how his fortune was made in his own words.
George Willett Proposed Greater Boston Terminal Zone-This Day In Norwood History-February 2, 1915
Would Remedy Long Routing of Freight for Nearby Places. All Transportation to Be Under One Company. October 29, 1915 map of the proposed Eastern Terminal Railway, which would have connected … Continue reading George Willett Proposed Greater Boston Terminal Zone-This Day In Norwood History-February 2, 1915
Evening of Rejoicing For Norwood Civic Association-This Day In Norwood History-January 2, 1914
Membership Campaign Ends With a Total of 1021. Three Thousand Join in Grand Celebration. The Norwood Civic Association Buildings NORWOOD. Jan 2 — The successful outcome of the campaign for … Continue reading Evening of Rejoicing For Norwood Civic Association-This Day In Norwood History-January 2, 1914
Norwood Civic Association Solving Many Social Problems-This Day In Norwood History-June 29, 1913
George F. Willett, a Well-Known Business Man, Has Built Up in Norwood a Civic Center With a Membership of 700, Which Is Doing Much to Wipe Out Class Distinction, Sometimes … Continue reading Norwood Civic Association Solving Many Social Problems-This Day In Norwood History-June 29, 1913