Norwood Neighborhoods Exhibits Sources and Acknowledgements

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

Post Office Square/Guild Square Park

Norwood Post Office (photo LLKearney) Post Office and Post Office Square.  Site of the current Post office was where the Everett School was located.  The Guild School was located across … Continue reading Post Office Square/Guild Square Park

History of the Germantown Area

Long before South Dedham became Norwood, there was industry here supported by immigrants from many countries. One of the first industries was the Willard Everett Furniture factory, located approximately where … Continue reading History of the Germantown Area

Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue

Tremont Street On November 5, 1954, the partially nude body of fifteen-year-old Geraldine Annesse was found in the garage of #13 Tremont Street. She had been raped and strangled. Early … Continue reading Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue

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

700 Irish Attend Norwood Celebration-This Day In Norwood History-March 17, 1952

NORWOOD March 17 — More than 700 Irish residents of this community attended the annual St Patrick's Day observance tonight at the State Armory here. Msgr. Jeremiah F. Minihan, pastor … Continue reading 700 Irish Attend Norwood Celebration-This Day In Norwood History-March 17, 1952