The Temple building today is home to a business (photo: Google Street View) Temple Shaare Tefilah – 935 Washington Street Although this building is located about a quarter of a … Continue reading Dean Street to Oolah Avenue
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
Christian Hill: An Architectural Study
Portion of an 1852 map showing the undeveloped area of Christian Hill (Source: N. Smith & H.F. Walling "Map of the Town of Dedham, 1852) When Norwood was established in … Continue reading Christian Hill: An Architectural Study
$12 A Week Feeds A Family Of Four-This Day In Norwood History-February 10, 1943
1943 Ad for A&P Supermarkets In spite of present high food prices, a family of four may obtain their nutritional needs on $12 a week. This requires, of course, careful … Continue reading $12 A Week Feeds A Family Of Four-This Day In Norwood History-February 10, 1943
Lemuel Dean – The First Merchant In Tyot Village
He Was Also A Notable Hunter And Collector. The Mere Mention Of "Lem” Dean’s Name Was Always Good For A Laugh In Old Days Says Win Everett 1895 Lemuel "Lem" … Continue reading Lemuel Dean – The First Merchant In Tyot Village
Quality Products At John’s Delicatessen-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1949
Mrs. William Duquette of 914 Washington street, Norwood, gets prompt service from the Manager of John's Delicatessen at the store on Washington street. (Staff Photo by Lou Cibotti) None but … Continue reading Quality Products At John’s Delicatessen-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1949
Norwood A&P’s New “Store Of Tomorrow” Open Thursday-This Day In Norwood History-January 28, 1948
The “Store of Tomorrow” will be unveiled in Norwood on Thursday when A & P Food Stores celebrates the completion of remodeling operations at its streamlined supermarket at Cottage and … Continue reading Norwood A&P’s New “Store Of Tomorrow” Open Thursday-This Day In Norwood History-January 28, 1948
New Modern Meat Shop Will Opens Doors-This Day in Norwood History-January 8, 1948
256 The beautiful new Modern Meal Shop in the modernistic building at 15 Cottage Street East, between Lewis’ Restaurant and Sam's, will open Thursday, when Norwood housewives are invited to … Continue reading New Modern Meat Shop Will Opens Doors-This Day in Norwood History-January 8, 1948
Norwood Business Spotlight-Bagley’s Tydol Service Station-This Day in Norwood History-October 28, 1946
Norwood Business Spotlight-Bagley's Tydol Service Station-This Day in Norwood History-October 28, 1946
Steven’s Delicatessen-Norwood Business Spotlight-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1946
Steven's Delicatessen-Norwood Business Spotlight-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1946