Market Street – Norwood Historical Society

January 21, 2022January 22, 2023 georgenhs Planning Board, Uncategorized

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

December 21, 2021April 20, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Neighborhoods, Streets, Uncategorized

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

January 21, 1923September 18, 2026 georgenhs Planning Board, Town Buildings, Town Government, Uncategorized

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

November 2, 1905June 20, 2026 georgenhs Fire Department, School Construction, Schools, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

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