Joel Baker house, circa 1900, when it was still situated on Washington Street (Norwood Historical Society collection) Joel M. Baker bought this house lot in 1854 from Joseph Day. It … Continue reading 12 Vernon Street – The Joel Metcalf Baker House
4 Bullard Street – The Francis M. Baker House
The Francis Baker house circa 1900. Francis M. Baker bought this home lot in 1857 from his father, Joel M. Baker, which was originally a portion of his house lot. … Continue reading 4 Bullard Street – The Francis M. Baker House
15 Vernon Street- The Lyman Smith House
The Lyman Smith house today. (photo by LLKearney) Lyman Smith house before it was moved from Washington St to Vernon Street. Lyman Smith bought this piece of property from Joseph … Continue reading 15 Vernon Street- The Lyman Smith House
128 Vernon Street – The Augusts P Stockbridge House
Augustus Stockbridge house circa 1990 (Source: MACRIS database) Augustus P. Stockbridge bought a quarter of an acre house lot from Joseph Day, Joel M. Baker and Lyman Smith and built … Continue reading 128 Vernon Street – The Augusts P Stockbridge House
Second Empire Style in Norwood
The Second Empire style is notable in that it is not inspired by looking back at historical examples, but instead draws on contemporary French designs of the time. It was … Continue reading Second Empire Style in Norwood
Verne Inn Restored, Becomes Modern Funeral home-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957
Public Invited To Attend Open House This Weekend FRONT VIEW of the old Vorn« Inn on Vernon street which hi* been completely restored as the home of the Eastman Funeral … Continue reading Verne Inn Restored, Becomes Modern Funeral home-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957
Inception and Growth of the Baptist Society in Norwood-Part II-This Day in Norwood History-May 23, 1890
Authentic Facts upon The Inception and Growth of the Faith in Norwood Part II The first public meeting upon the Sabbath under the immediate direction of the Baptist denomination was … Continue reading Inception and Growth of the Baptist Society in Norwood-Part II-This Day in Norwood History-May 23, 1890
Inception and Growth of the Baptist Society in Norwood-Part I-This Day in Norwood History-May 18, 1890
Part I A meeting of the friends of Baptist sentiments residing in South Dedham was held at the house of Addison Boyden, July 19, 1858 at 8 o'clock p.m, for … Continue reading Inception and Growth of the Baptist Society in Norwood-Part I-This Day in Norwood History-May 18, 1890