The Swedeville Walking tour (courtesy of George Curtis) Acknowledgements: The Norwood Historical Society would like to give a special thank you to several people, who without their knowledge, help and … Continue reading Norwood Neighborhoods Exhibits Sources and Acknowledgements
1930 German Residents of Wilson Street (first half)
The Schacht House (photo by LLKearney) #2 Wilson – Home of Anthony Izza, Rhode Island, book cloth machine operator #28 Wilson Street – Home of Hilmer Ekland, Sweden, floorcovering machinist … Continue reading 1930 German Residents of Wilson Street (first half)
Winter Street (Walpole St to Lothrop Rich Park)
First Congregational Church (photo LLKearney) First Congregational Church. Originally was the site of the impressive house of Edmund Shattuck and his wife Emma Morrill Shattuck who was the daughter of … Continue reading Winter Street (Walpole St to Lothrop Rich Park)
St James Avenue to St George Avenue
South Norwood Photo Studio ---1 St James Avenue (now gone) John Klukas was one of two photographers who operated photo studios in South Norwood. Alexander Lapinsky had a studio around … Continue reading St James Avenue to St George Avenue
Oolah Avenue to St. James Avenue
Oolah Avenue Named after the Abdallahs – “Oolah” is Syrian for Nicholas. Over the years, this street has been the home to waves of immigrants – Irish, Polish, Lithuanian, Italian, … Continue reading Oolah Avenue to St. James 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
Cedar Street: A New Neighborhood is Established
View looking down Cedar Street today. (photo LLKearney) In 1888, George Winslow & George Peterson laid out Cedar Street, Quincy Avenue, and the lower portion of Savin Avenue, creating 38 … Continue reading Cedar Street: A New Neighborhood is Established
12 Vernon Street – The Joel Metcalf Baker House
Joel Baker house, circa 1900, when it was still situated on Washington Street (Norwood Historical Society collection) Joel M. Baker bought this house lot in 1854 from Joseph Day. It … Continue reading 12 Vernon Street – The Joel Metcalf Baker House
24 Cottage Street – The George B. Talbot/L. Waldo Bigelow House
The Talbot/Bigelow house, circa 1990 (Source: MACRIS database) George B. Talbot built this Italianate style house for himself around 1855. Originally this house was on the corner of Cottage and … Continue reading 24 Cottage Street – The George B. Talbot/L. Waldo Bigelow House
100 Cottage Street – The Henry B Mylod House
Henry B. Mylod house, circa 1990 (Source: MACRIS database) Henry B. Mylod bought his ¼ of an acre house lot on the corner of Vernon and Nichols Streets in June … Continue reading 100 Cottage Street – The Henry B Mylod House