MACRIS ("Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System") map outlining the "F Holland Day House Neighborhood". The Christian Hill neighborhood is hemmed in by Nichols Street to the North, Cottage Street to … Continue reading Development of the Christian Hill Area
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
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!
The George H. Morse House: A Piece of Norwood History-This Day in Norwood History-September 10, 2012
Before Norwood was Norwood, the George H. Morse House was here. It s the oldest house in the community, and the family that lived there helped shape the town during … Continue reading The George H. Morse House: A Piece of Norwood History-This Day in Norwood History-September 10, 2012
This Day In Norwood History-May 6, 1917-George H, Morse, Widely Known in Norwood, Dead
May 6, 1917—George H. Morse, one of the oldest and best-known residents of Norwood, died this morning after a few days’ illness, aged 83, at his home, 1319 Washington st. … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-May 6, 1917-George H, Morse, Widely Known in Norwood, Dead
G.H. Bateman Elected Selectman, Roads Are Hot Topic-This Day in Norwood History-May 6, 1893
Appropriations and Lively Discussions Town meeting, No. 3, took place Monday afternoon and evening. Contrary to expectation the orators were very moderate in their speeches and there was just enough … Continue reading G.H. Bateman Elected Selectman, Roads Are Hot Topic-This Day in Norwood History-May 6, 1893
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-July 13, 1888
These news items were the talk of the town on July 13, 1888