We want to know- what was your favorite story this month? Here are the top posts for March 2023: March 3, 1955-Peter Makarewicz Goes on Trial Next Monday in Murder … Continue reading Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of March 2023
Wonderful Women of Norwood
In celebration of Norwood's 150th Anniversary, the Norwood Historical Society paid homage to the "wonderful women" of our town’s history. These women contributed to the building and formation of Norwood … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood
A Brief History of Norwood Massachusetts
Aaron Guild is featured on the Norwood Town Seal. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was formed in 1628, with original settlements situated around the two natural harbors near present-day Salem and … Continue reading A Brief History of Norwood Massachusetts
A Brief History of Norwood Massachusetts
Aaron Guild and his oxen, featured on the Norwood Town Seal. Ezra Morse and Josiah Fisher were granted permission to use 14 acres of the Purgatory Swamp in 1697 and … Continue reading A Brief History of Norwood Massachusetts
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!
All Physicians of Norwood Endorse the Plan For Town Hospital-This Day In Norwood History-November 28, 1910
Chairman J. M. Folan Believes This Assures Success of Project. JAMES M. FOLAN.Chairman of the Committee on Town Hospital. Appointed by the Norwood Business Association. NORWOOD. Nov 27—The members of … Continue reading All Physicians of Norwood Endorse the Plan For Town Hospital-This Day In Norwood History-November 28, 1910
Celebration of the Incorporation of the Town of Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-March 6, 1872
NORWOOD THE VICINITY OF BOSTON. The New Town or Norwood. The inhabitants of this new town, which formerly has been known as South Dedham, last evening celebrated the formal incorporation … Continue reading Celebration of the Incorporation of the Town of Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-March 6, 1872
Bell Ringing Ban On July 4 Factor in Town’s Independence
Washington Number 7 Fire House From the close of the Civil War, 1865, to the incorporation of the Town of Norwood, 1872, there was a temporary slump and depression in … Continue reading Bell Ringing Ban On July 4 Factor in Town’s Independence