A chaotic post‑Fourth week in Norwood brings a 19‑7 ball‑field thrashing, runaway horse disasters, and a ban on foot‑powered sidewalk speedsters.
Development of the Christian Hill Area
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-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
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