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)
The Ethnic Groups that Called South Norwood Home
South Norwood was a multi-ethnic neighborhood. Immigrants from Syria, Poland, Lithuania, and Italy first settled here; followed later by people from Portugal, Brazil, Egypt, and Ecuador. Like the residents of … Continue reading The Ethnic Groups that Called South Norwood Home
Growth and Development of South Norwood
Washington Street today looking South. Until 1872, Norwood was parish of Dedham. Originally, Dedham was a huge land grant that stretched westerly to the Wellesley/Natick area, easterly to Norwood/Walpole and … Continue reading Growth and Development of South Norwood
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
Two Doctors Admit Guilt- Failed To Report Influenza Cases-This Day In Norwood History-December 30, 1918
Two Doctors Admit Guilt- Failed To Report Influenza Cases Another Cleared by Court DEDHAM, Dec 30— Dr. Clement Hollowell and Dr. Richard E. Winslow, both of Norwood, were arraigned in … Continue reading Two Doctors Admit Guilt- Failed To Report Influenza Cases-This Day In Norwood History-December 30, 1918
Emergency Hospital Opened at Norwood Civic Association-This Day in Norwood History-October 3, 1918
Emergency Hospital Opened at Norwood Civic Association-This Day in Norwood History-October 3, 1918
Emergency Hospital Opened at Norwood Civic Association-This Day in Norwood History-October 3, 1918
Norwood Civic Association NORWOOD, Oct 2—The Norwood Committee of Public Safety has opened the clubhouse of the Norwood Civic Association as an emergency hospital, the clubhouse having been offered for … Continue reading Emergency Hospital Opened at Norwood Civic Association-This Day in Norwood History-October 3, 1918