Colonial & Georgian Revival

These “revival” styles became vastly popular at the turn of the century, and were popular from 1880 to 1955.  These styles emphasized academic replication of historical styles, most often European … Continue reading Colonial & Georgian Revival

Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham

Dr. Fogg Tells About First Church Erected In What Is Now Norwood The first finished church was located corner of Walpole and Winter Sts, South Dedham. The church was finished … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham

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

Holdup Suspects Arrested Here With Girl Reformatory Escapee-This Day In Norwood History-September 26, 1957

Holdup Suspects Arrested Here With Girl Reformatory Escapee-This Day In Norwood History-September 26, 1957

Uncle Ezra’s History Book; Unique Series Honors Town’s 75th Anniversary-This Day in Norwood History-July 3, 1937

This Day in Norwood History-July 3, 1937-Uncle Ezra’s History Book "Uncle Ezra" (Win Everett) tells a story about the origin of the first burial ground in the South Parish of Dedham, Old parish Cemetery.

First Congregational Church of Norwood Celebrates 175th Anniversary-This Day in Norwood History-October 23, 1911

First Congregational Church of Norwood Celebrates 175th Anniversary This Day in Norwood History-October 23, 1911

Norwood Centenarian Mrs. Mary D. Chickering, Dies Very Peacefully-This Day In Norwood History- July 18, 1897

Enjoyed Full Control of Her Faculties to the Very Last. In Early Years She Taught in Famous Old Brick Schoolhouse. Mrs. Mary Dean Chickering, the oldest resident of this town, … Continue reading Norwood Centenarian Mrs. Mary D. Chickering, Dies Very Peacefully-This Day In Norwood History- July 18, 1897

Mary D. Chickering, Norwood’s Centenarian-This Day In Norwood History-June 14, 1897

Mrs Mary D. Chickering Celebrates 100th Birthday, Enjoying Remarkably Good Health and Mental Faculties. On Walpole st, close to the Hoyle St crossing, stands the Chickering homestead, which is one … Continue reading Mary D. Chickering, Norwood’s Centenarian-This Day In Norwood History-June 14, 1897