From its foundational beginnings in 1897 until the present day, the Plimpton Press maintained a long, storied, and vital history of book manufacturing and community building in Norwood. But when … Continue reading The Final Chapter: The Rise and Fall of the Plimpton Press in Norwood-October 8, 1973
Town May Take Historic Plimpton Press After Tax Foreclosure-September 25, 1973
Citing severe financial troubles, the 76-year-old Plimpton Press announces its permanent closure for October 5, leaving Norwood to pursue foreclosure over $238,000 in unpaid taxes.
Zimble Co. Owners Address Noise and Air Pollution Complaints at Planning Board Meeting-August 16, 1972
Responding to resident complaints at a planning board meeting, Mitchell Zimble announced that the J. Zimble Co. scrap metal plant is implementing machinery adjustments to reduce noise.
Industrial Exodus: Plimpton Press Leaving Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1966
An industrial crisis hits Norwood as its largest employer unveils a $5-million piecemeal exit, taking 1,200 printing jobs out of town.