1923 Planning Board Report-Streets Near Norwood Railroad Station

In the course of the general program of the state for the abolishment of railway grade crossings, the present dangerous crossing at Railroad Avenue will be abolished. This work should … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Streets Near Norwood Railroad Station

1923 Planning Board Report-Plan for the Vicinity of Center of the Town

The plan on pages 20 and 21 for the center of Norwood is an integral part of the general plan proposed for the Town as a whole. The development of … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Plan for the Vicinity of Center of the Town

Market and Central Street Relocation

This September 1910 plan of John E. Smith's Estate shows a very different downtown area than we recognize today. At that time, Market street ran from Old Parish Cemetery to … Continue reading Market and Central Street Relocation

Masons To Buy Day St Lot-This Day in Norwood History-September 19, 1915

Masons To Buy Day St Lot-This Day in Norwood History- September 19, 1915

New Headquarters-Police Department of Norwood Moves Into Commodious Rooms on Market St-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1913

Norwood Fire Station, circa 1900. the Police Department was later located on the second floor. NORWOOD. June 25, 1913—The Police Department of Norwood moved into new headquarters yesterday, leaving the … Continue reading New Headquarters-Police Department of Norwood Moves Into Commodious Rooms on Market St-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1913

New Eight-Room Schoolhouse, Fire Station, Ordered-This Day In Norwood History-November 2, 1905

New Eight-Room Schoolhouse, Fire Station, Ordered This Day In Norwood History-November 2, 1905