End of an Era

For over eighty years, Norwood’s printing industry was an important part of the fabric of the town. It not only made the town known as the printing center of the … Continue reading End of an Era

I-95 Construction Transforms Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 23, 1969

In May 1964, the Neponset Valley echoed with the sound of dynamite and pile drivers. Discover the human stories of the "construction bums" and veteran engineers who moved rivers and carved through ledge to build the stretch of I‑95 that redefined travel in Norwood.

Talk of the Town-May 23, 1941

A bridge project meant to connect Norwood instead sparked a bitter funding standoff, leaving town leaders and the railroad locked in a dispute that shaped the future of Neponset Street.

Cost of Neponset Street Bridge Deadlocks Norwood and Blue Hill Street Railroad-This Day In Norwood History-May 23, 1915

PAY FOR GUARDS, BUT NOT FOR BRIDGE Neponset Street Bridge. A delegation from the Merchants' Club of Norwood will consult the Selectmen Monday evening in regard to allowing electric cars … Continue reading Cost of Neponset Street Bridge Deadlocks Norwood and Blue Hill Street Railroad-This Day In Norwood History-May 23, 1915

This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 23, 1896

These news items were the talk of the town on May 23, 1896

Inception and Growth of the Baptist Society in Norwood-Part II-This Day in Norwood History-May 23, 1890

Authentic Facts upon The Inception and Growth of the Faith in Norwood Part II The first public meeting upon the Sabbath under the immediate direction of the Baptist denomination was … Continue reading Inception and Growth of the Baptist Society in Norwood-Part II-This Day in Norwood History-May 23, 1890