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This Day In Norwood History-July 25, 1892-Norwood’s Heavy Taxpayers

This Day In Norwood History-July 25, 1892-Norwood's Heavy Taxpayers

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This Day In Norwood History- July 25, 1923-Alice Morrill Plimpton Bequeathes $50,000 to Morrill Memorial Library

This Day In Norwood History- July 25, 1923-Alice Morrill Plimpton Bequeathes $50,000 to Morrill Memorial Library Pictured: The Plimpton Wing, a gift of Alice Morrill Plimpton (sister of Sara Bond Morrill and daughter of George H. Morrill) was built in 1928 as a three-story wing at the right rear of the library. (Photo courtesy Morrill Memorial Library. Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society)

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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

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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

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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

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Growth and Development of the 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 the South Norwood

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This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1904-Business Association of Norwood Celebrates Tenth Anniversary and Ladies’ Night.

Event a Most Notable Social Success. Business Association of Norwood Celebrates Tenth Anniversary and Ladies’ Night NORWOOD, Jan 6—The celebration of its 10th anniversary and ladies’ night by the Norwood … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1904-Business Association of Norwood Celebrates Tenth Anniversary and Ladies’ Night.

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This Day In Norwood History-January 5, 1899- Funeral Services for Howard E. Plimpton of Norwood

Mr. Howard E. Plimpton of Norwood, whose funeral occurred this afternoon at his home, was the youngest son of Calvin G. and Priscilla Plimpton of Walpole. His father and his … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-January 5, 1899- Funeral Services for Howard E. Plimpton of Norwood

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This Day In Norwood History-December 13, 1932-George. H. Morrill of Morrill Ink Co. Dead

He Was President of Ink Company Until 1929 George Henry Morrill 1829-1909 Dec 13, 1932—George H. Morrill, for many years president and director of the George H. Morrill Company, manufacturers … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-December 13, 1932-George. H. Morrill of Morrill Ink Co. Dead

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This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972-Historic Event Related On Radio

George Morrill Started Something When He Bought First Car By ANNE SHEEHAN Local late-nite-radio freaks who happened to spin their dials to WGBH-FM, sister station to Boston’s public TV Channel … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972-Historic Event Related On Radio