25 Beacon St. – The William W. & Eliza M. (Blake) Dexter House

The Dexter house in the early 1900s. Note how the porch wraps around the side of the house. (Norwood Historical Society collection) It appears this Queen Anne style house was … Continue reading 25 Beacon St. – The William W. & Eliza M. (Blake) Dexter House

Stick Style

The predominant form of the stick style was a front facing gable with a steeply pitched roof and were prevalent from 1860 to 1890.  There were often cross gables or … Continue reading Stick Style

Second Empire Style in Norwood

The Second Empire style is notable in that it is not inspired by looking back at historical examples, but instead draws on contemporary French designs of the time.  It was … Continue reading Second Empire Style in Norwood

South Dedham’s Furniture Building

The 1850 US Federal Census for South Dedham, showing the home of Curtis Lincoln, who lived on Nahatan Street, showing in his home there were three men working as cabinet … Continue reading South Dedham’s Furniture Building

We Still Call it Home — Norwood’s Neighborhoods

1882 Bird's eye of Norwood. (Source: O H Bailey & Co., Publishers, Boston, MA 1882) In 1872, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts accepted a petition from the residents of a village … Continue reading We Still Call it Home — Norwood’s Neighborhoods

Tales of Tyot-The Christmas Heart of Tiot

o—0—o Hanging A Holly Wreath Of Memories Around Tiot’s Village Hall And Square. A Merry Christmas At "The Hook" To Old And New Timers From Author In the summer of … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The Christmas Heart of Tiot

Norwood Memorial Street Corner List

1 Pleasant & E Cross St U.S. Army PFC Ralph E. Shackley 1915 1943 * 2 Pleasant & Cross St U.S. Army Sgt. Edward F Hayes 1923 1945 * 3 … Continue reading Norwood Memorial Street Corner List

In Memory Of All Marines in Norfolk County

This monument, located in Aaron Guild Park, was dedicated by the Norfolk County Marine Corps League in 1957. The inscription reads: In Memory of All Marines of Norfolk County Who Gave … Continue reading In Memory Of All Marines in Norfolk County

Wonderful Women of Norwood-Maude Alice Shattuck

Wonderful Women of Norwood-Maude Alice Shattuck

Tales of Tyot- Win Everett Gets Letters

Old Residents Give Their Versions Of Incidents In His Stories The following interesting letter comes to Win Everett from Mr. James R. Vance. Also some pertinent comments from Miss Sarah … Continue reading Tales of Tyot- Win Everett Gets Letters