This Day in Norwood History- September 1, 1976- Roll Land Hangs On

This Day in Norwood History- September 1, 1976- Roll Land Hangs On

This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895-Norwood, a Progressive Town, Has a Bright Future

This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895-Norwood, a Progressive Town, Has a Bright Future

This Day In Norwood History-June 21, 1930-Norwood’s Population Passes 15,000

June 21, 1930-The population of this town has passed the 15,000 mark,,,

This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1974-Norwood Fights Plan for Housing Complex at Arena Site

Norwood Arena Norwood fights plan for housing complex at arena site The sound of cheering fans at Norwood Arena has given away to a new type of roar from townspeople … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1974-Norwood Fights Plan for Housing Complex at Arena Site

This Day in Norwood History-May 28, 1897-Rapid Growth of Norwood

Pictured: This 1890's photograph looks south on Washington Street from the top of the Universalist Church on the corner of Nahatan Street (now the United Church). On the east side of Washington street you can see Village Hall and the original site of the First Baptist Church, which was moved to Bond Street in 1951. In the distance behind the church is the Everett school, which stood approximately where the Norwood Post Office is today. Note the difference on the west side. Some twenty years after this photo was taken, as George Willett enacted his plan to create a business friendly downtown area, many of the prominent homes at the top right of this photo were moved further back onto Cottage, Vernon and Day streets to make way for retail business blocks.

This Day In Norwood History-March 17, 1950-Baptist Property On Washington Street Sold

91-Year-Old Structure To Be Razed;Premises Must Be Vacated By July 1st The 91-year old First Baptist Church on Washington St, which has been sold and will soon be razed for … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-March 17, 1950-Baptist Property On Washington Street Sold

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

History of the Germantown Area

Long before South Dedham became Norwood, there was industry here supported by immigrants from many countries. One of the first industries was the Willard Everett Furniture factory, located approximately where … Continue reading History of the Germantown Area

This Day In Norwood History-February 22, 1959-Boch Ramber’s Policy: Your Price Is Our Price

Norwood Dealer Eyes New U.S. Sales Record ERNEST BOCH - General Manager BOCH RAMBLER From a humble beginning in 1938 as a repair shop, Boch Rambler in Norwood has grown … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-February 22, 1959-Boch Ramber’s Policy: Your Price Is Our Price

This Day In Norwood History-February 9, 1950-Redecorating Of School Interiors Is Recommended

Purchase Of Land For New Stands At High School Also Urged By Supt. Lynch This photo of a Winslow School classroom circa 1920 is a gift from Sylvia Stanton of … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-February 9, 1950-Redecorating Of School Interiors Is Recommended