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This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 4, 1894

These news items were the talk of the town on August 4, 1894

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This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1888-Ellis’ Paper Mill Burned To The Ground

This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1888-Ellis' Paper Mill Burned To The Ground

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This Day In Norwood History-May 4, 1909-Norwood Growth Making Records

May 3, 1909—This town had been in a trance for about 235 years before it woke up to the fact that it was of age and had a right to its independence. That was in 1871 and the following year the inhabitants of that portion of South Dedham known as Norwood were given permission by the legislature to set up housekeeping for themselves as the town of Norwood.

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This Day In Norwood History-April 7, 1912-NORWOOD’S BIG PRESS CLUB

Founded and Developed by James Berwick, One of the Town’s Generous Citizens—The Clubhouse. The Norwood Press Club ONE of the most successful and progressive social and athletic clubs in the … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-April 7, 1912-NORWOOD’S BIG PRESS CLUB

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Chapel Street: A Main Road with a Long History

Looking down Chapel Street toward Walpole Street. Chapel Street is a road that had been part of the landscape of South Dedham years before it became a part of Swedeville. … Continue reading Chapel Street: A Main Road with a Long History

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Builders and Developers of Christian Hill

A 1858 map of Christian Hill, shows that Nahatan Street has become well settled, but the Christian Hill neighborhood is just beginning to be developed. Over its first thirty years, … Continue reading Builders and Developers of Christian Hill

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This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944-Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago

Vintage ice skate in the collection at the Norwood Historical Society By WIN EVERETT This yarn is not Written for the youth of today. It is dedicated to the kids … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944-Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago

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This Week In Norwood History-May 2

A New Raspberry The Norwood Raspberry 02 May 1874, Sat New England Farmer Among the novelties of the fruit garden, introduced in the present season, is a new raspberry from … Continue reading This Week In Norwood History-May 2