Map of South Norwood showing were some of the major employers were located. An easy walk away. (Source: Mapcarta.com - edited by LLKearney) To travel from one end of South … Continue reading Points of Interest: South Norwood’s Changing Street Scape
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
1923 Planning Board Report-Development of Clark Swamp District
The built-up area of Norwood is gradually approaching the margins of the Clark Swamp district. Under good or bad planning this entire neighborhood is destined to be crossed by streets … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Development of Clark Swamp District
Puritan Furniture
In 1911, William Aho and his wife Aino immigrated to the United States from Finland and settled in Massachusetts. By the following year, William had opened the Thrift Furniture Shop … Continue reading Puritan Furniture
Gas Leak in Norwood Forces Evacuation of 50 Homes-October 2, 2012
Residents of 50 homes were forced to evacuate due to a large gas leak at the intersection of Lenox Street and Hillside Avenue. Around 2:55 p.m, someone reported a possible … Continue reading Gas Leak in Norwood Forces Evacuation of 50 Homes-October 2, 2012
Puritan Furniture Draws Smaller Crowd and Steady Bargain Hunters-September 8, 1988
The second day of the federal bankruptcy court-ordered liquidation auction at Puritan Furniture on Lenox Street brings smaller crowds, heavy bargain hunting, and minor shopper disputes.
Norwood Elks Wins National Award for Americanism-August 17, 1982
The Norwood Lodge of Elks captured second place nationally and first in Massachusetts for its 1981-82 Americanism program, featuring Flag Day events, school art projects, and patriotic billboards.
Regal Press Revives Historic Plimpton Press Site on Lenox Street-September 25, 1978
The Regal Press Inc. breathes new life into the historic Plimpton Press building on Lenox Street, bringing specialized printing operations and hundreds of projected jobs to Norwood.
Norwood Appeals Board Denies Permit For South Norwood Development-July 27, 1974
The Norwood Appeals Board rejected a nine-acre duplex development by Hobbs Realty Trust due to severe flooding risks, drainage issues, and emergency vehicle access concerns.
Town May Take Historic Plimpton Press After Tax Foreclosure-September 25, 1973
Citing severe financial troubles, the 76-year-old Plimpton Press announces its permanent closure for October 5, leaving Norwood to pursue foreclosure over $238,000 in unpaid taxes.