Aaron Guild is featured on the Norwood Town Seal. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was formed in 1628, with original settlements situated around the two natural harbors near present-day Salem and … Continue reading A Brief History of Norwood Massachusetts
A Brief History of Norwood Massachusetts
Aaron Guild and his oxen, featured on the Norwood Town Seal. Ezra Morse and Josiah Fisher were granted permission to use 14 acres of the Purgatory Swamp in 1697 and … Continue reading A Brief History of Norwood Massachusetts
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-September 10, 2012
Explore the 144-year history of the George H. Morse House in South Norwood, the oldest home in town, and the 12-year community-led effort to restore the Ezra Morse homestead.
George H, Morse, Widely Known in Norwood, Dead-This Day In Norwood History-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. Mr. Morse … Continue reading George H, Morse, Widely Known in Norwood, Dead-This Day In Norwood History-May 6, 1917