The Sap Of Revolution Against The Crown To Stir With The Building Of The First Church Edifice Of The Norwood Cong’I Society. Eighth Tale Of Tiot "For every time we … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-Birth And Babyhood of Tiot
Christian Hill: An Architectural Study
Portion of an 1852 map showing the undeveloped area of Christian Hill (Source: N. Smith & H.F. Walling "Map of the Town of Dedham, 1852) When Norwood was established in … Continue reading Christian Hill: An Architectural Study
Lemuel Dean – The First Merchant In Tyot Village
He Was Also A Notable Hunter And Collector. The Mere Mention Of "Lem” Dean’s Name Was Always Good For A Laugh In Old Days Says Win Everett 1895 Lemuel "Lem" … Continue reading Lemuel Dean – The First Merchant In Tyot Village
Jabez Sumner Dead-This Day In Norwood History-October 6, 1905
Jabez Sumner Dead-This Day In Norwood History-October 6, 1905
Norwood’s First Old Home Week Begins-This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1903
July 28, 1903—Today and tomorrow Norwood will celebrate old-home week, the celebration opening with...
Old Home Week Recap-This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 1902
Today's article is a recap of the first Old Home Week, held in 1902. The article includes a lengthy speech by Norwood historian and home-builder Milton H. Howard, in which he discusses Aaron Guild and the dedication of the monument to Captain Guild as well as his thoughts on the patriotic spirit of both Norwoodians and Americans. A list of Old Home Week participants was also compiled. During the evening portion of the event, a supper was held at the Universalist Church. Chairman Frank A. Fales delivered a speech and Rev Theon Brown read a poem he had written about returning to his boyhood home. The evening concluded with a historical address by Milton Howard, who used a stereopticon to show portraits of many past and present figures from Norwood and images of places and buildings in Norwood, both old and new. It's quite an interesting read!
Jabez Sumner of Norwood Remembers Old Stage Coaching Days, And Relates Interesting Reminiscences-This Day In Norwood History-June 22, 1902
CHAMPION OF MODERN RAILROADS. One of the unique and interesting characters in Norwood is Jabez Sumner, who lives alone in Nahatan St, a very pretty residential thoroughfare, and who, for … Continue reading Jabez Sumner of Norwood Remembers Old Stage Coaching Days, And Relates Interesting Reminiscences-This Day In Norwood History-June 22, 1902
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 8, 1891
These news items were the talk of the town on August 8, 1891 —Capt. John Palmer, of New York, has been elected Commander of; the G. A. R.—General Collins will … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 8, 1891