The Swedeville Walking tour (courtesy of George Curtis) Acknowledgements: The Norwood Historical Society would like to give a special thank you to several people, who without their knowledge, help and input made the 2022 Walking Tours both interesting and fun! A special thanks goes to: Irene Ingemi, for assisting with Swedeville tour Joanne Powell, for … Continue reading Norwood Neighborhoods Exhibits Sources and Acknowledgements
Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue
Tremont Street On November 5, 1954, the partially nude body of fifteen-year-old Geraldine Annesse was found in the garage of #13 Tremont Street. She had been raped and strangled. Early newspaper articles speculated this might be the work of a serial sexual marauder (a sex maniac). Within two days the police had arrested 15-year-old Peter … Continue reading Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue
St James Avenue to St George Avenue
South Norwood Photo Studio ---1 St James Avenue (now gone) John Klukas was one of two photographers who operated photo studios in South Norwood. Alexander Lapinsky had a studio around the corner at 1084 Washington. Many of Norwood’s immigrant population liked to have their pictures taken, as it was an affordable way to memorial important … Continue reading St James Avenue to St George Avenue
Points of Interest: South Norwood’s Changing Street Scape
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 Norwood to the other, basically from Dean Street to Mylod Street, the length is only eight-tenths of a mile (.08), but so much is packed … Continue reading Points of Interest: South Norwood’s Changing Street Scape
Norwood’s Polish Immigrants
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth map. Map of Poland today. The Polish share much of their history and culture with the Lithuanians. Their long connection started in 1386 Lithuania’s Grand Duke Jogaila married Queen Jadwiga, of the Kingdom of Poland, then in 1569, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was formally formed. This Commonwealth was initially known for its ethnic … Continue reading Norwood’s Polish Immigrants
Norwood’s Lithuanian Immigrants
Map of The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Map of Lithuania today The history of Lithuania is long and complicated, but it needs to be understood as its roots illustrate when and why Lithuanians came to the United States. In 1795, The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth fell and was incorporated into Russia. The Commonwealth, which was made up of the … Continue reading Norwood’s Lithuanian Immigrants
Growth and Development of South Norwood
Washington Street today looking South. Until 1872, Norwood was parish of Dedham. Originally, Dedham was a huge land grant that stretched westerly to the Wellesley/Natick area, easterly to Norwood/Walpole and to the south all the way to the Rhode Island border. Governor John Winthrop acquired the land around 1636 from the Algonquin sachem, Chickataubet. However, … Continue reading Growth and Development of South Norwood
Savin Avenue: The Neighborhood Expands
Looking down Savin Avenue towards Chapel Street. (photo LLKearney) In May of 1899, Melville Smith bought approximately eight acres from Clara Robbins, the widow of John Robbins, and within a month he had divided up this land into 28 house lots, filing plans with the Norfolk County deed office to develop the area, creating Savin … Continue reading Savin Avenue: The Neighborhood Expands
Mark 44th Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
SIGNS PROCLAMATION — Town Manager Waiter Blasenak has signed a proclamation designating Friday, February 16, as Lithuanian Independence Day in Norwood. Present to witness the signing as members of the Knights of Lithuania, Council No. 27 of St. George's Lithuanian Church are, left to right: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Zukas, Mrs. Joseph Adakonis, and Mr. … Continue reading Mark 44th Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
Observe Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence-This Day In Norwood History-February 17, 1950
Nation’s Spirit Should Help World To Stand Strong, Says Wigglesworth LITHUANIANS OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY—Members of St. George's Lithuanian Church observed the 32nd anniversary of the independence of their homeland on Sunday. Congressman Richard B. Wigglesworth was the principal speaker at the ceremonies held in the church hall. Left to right, Zito Zoranka, o DP from Lithuania … Continue reading Observe Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence-This Day In Norwood History-February 17, 1950