The industrialization of Norwood is the most significant and distinctive feature of its history. Beginning in the mid-19th century, local tanneries, printing presses, ink manufacturers and other industries helped transform … Continue reading Industries
The “Split” and along Walpole Street
Postcard of the Methodist Church at the intersection of Washington and Walpole Streets Church on split. This church was built in 1900 and was the original home of the Methodist … Continue reading The “Split” and along Walpole Street
The Guild Square Area: A Walk Around this Historical Block
The Guild Monument (photo G Curtis) The area of Norwood known as Guild Square might not technically be called a “neighborhood,” however all that it contains is intricate to all … Continue reading The Guild Square Area: A Walk Around this Historical Block
Points of Interest: South Norwood’s Changing Street Scape
Map of South Norwood showing were some of the major employers were located. An easy walk away. (Source: Mapcarta.com - edited by LLKearney) To travel from one end of South … Continue reading Points of Interest: South Norwood’s Changing Street Scape
Growth and Development of South Norwood
Washington Street today looking South. Until 1872, Norwood was parish of Dedham. Originally, Dedham was a huge land grant that stretched westerly to the Wellesley/Natick area, easterly to Norwood/Walpole and … Continue reading Growth and Development of South Norwood
Wonderful Women of Norwood-Maude Alice Shattuck
Wonderful Women of Norwood-Maude Alice Shattuck
This Week In Norwood History-May 2
A New Raspberry The Norwood Raspberry 02 May 1874, Sat New England Farmer Among the novelties of the fruit garden, introduced in the present season, is a new raspberry from … Continue reading This Week In Norwood History-May 2
George Morrill Started Something When He Bought First Car Ever Sold-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972
Historic Event Related On Radio George H. Morrill Local late-nite-radio freaks who happened to spin their dials to WGBH-FM, sister station to Boston’s public TV Channel 2, around midnight last … Continue reading George Morrill Started Something When He Bought First Car Ever Sold-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972
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
Wreckers Write “Finis” To Morrill Mansion-This Day in Norwood History-October 20, 1944
Wreckers Write "Finis" To Morrill Mansion-This Day in Norwood History-October 20, 1944