This Day In Norwood History-August 10, 1961-George Willett Celebrates 91st Birthday
George F. Willett’s Proposal For Forbes Mansion Property-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957
George F. Willett Asks Chance To Be Heard Claiming that the interests of the community would best be served by establishing an engineering school at the Forbes Mansion as part … Continue reading George F. Willett’s Proposal For Forbes Mansion Property-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957
New Norwood Community, Westover, to Open Saturday-June 12, 1955
Welcome to the neighborhood! In June 1955, a major chapter in Norwood’s post-war suburban boom unfolded with the grand opening of Westover Estates. Designed by architects Compton and Pierce and built by the Jacet Construction Corporation, this planned community introduced stylish mid-century modern split-level and ranch homes featuring floor-to-ceiling fireplaces, all-electric Hotpoint kitchens, and ideal proximity to Willett Pond.
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.
Willett Outlines Major Housing Survey; Lifeguard Issue at Willett Pond Resolved-May 21, 1953
In a wide‑ranging presentation before the Norwood Board of Selectmen, civic leader George F. Willett unveiled plans for a professional survey of the Holmwood and Westover sections—an early step toward … Continue reading Willett Outlines Major Housing Survey; Lifeguard Issue at Willett Pond Resolved-May 21, 1953
Special Meeting Backs Willett On Cemetery Study-December 22, 1949
Citizens attending the Special Town Meeting held in Memorial Hall Monday unanimously approved 12 of the 13 articles on the special warrant and ratified a substitute .motion submitted by George … Continue reading Special Meeting Backs Willett On Cemetery Study-December 22, 1949
Sheepskins Processed At Tannery In One Year Would Stretch 2100 Miles-This Day In Norwood History-August 4, 1949
INDUSTRIAL NORWOOD (This is the second installment of an article on Norwood Industries by Robert A Chadbourne appearing in the current issue of “Industry,'* official spokesman for the Associated. Industries … Continue reading Sheepskins Processed At Tannery In One Year Would Stretch 2100 Miles-This Day In Norwood History-August 4, 1949
George Willett ’s Westover Dreams Near Fulfillment-This Day in Norwood History-January 29, 1948
Town Country Homes Spokesman Tells Selectmen Plans Are All Set George F. Willett's dream for the development of the Westover and Holmwood properties as a model ‘’garden village,” are about … Continue reading George Willett ’s Westover Dreams Near Fulfillment-This Day in Norwood History-January 29, 1948
Norwood 25 Years Ahead Of Dedham In Master Planning-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948
But Many Phases Of Shurcliff Report Never Carried Out Here The neighboring town of Dedham has received the spotlight of publicity since the appearance, four weeks ago, of an Attractive … Continue reading Norwood 25 Years Ahead Of Dedham In Master Planning-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948
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