NORWOOD The Celebration.—The citizens of Norwood, on Wednesday evening, had a jollification over the formation of their new town. A large number of Invited guests were present, among them being … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-March 6, 1872-Celebration of the Incorporation of the Town of Norwood
This Day in Norwood History-March 5, 1953-‘Golden Age’ Program Gets Underway With 30 On Hand
The Norwood Recreation Department program of leisure time activity for so-called “Golden Age” citizens of the Town got underway last week at the Civic Building with approximately 30 men on … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-March 5, 1953-‘Golden Age’ Program Gets Underway With 30 On Hand
The “Split” and along Walpole Street
Postcard of the Methodist Church at the intersection of Washington and Walpole Streets Church on split. This church was built in 1900 and was the original home of the Methodist … Continue reading The “Split” and along Walpole Street
Winter Street (Walpole St to Lothrop Rich Park)
First Congregational Church (photo LLKearney) First Congregational Church. Originally was the site of the impressive house of Edmund Shattuck and his wife Emma Morrill Shattuck who was the daughter of … Continue reading Winter Street (Walpole St to Lothrop Rich Park)
Development of the Guild Square Area
1831 Map of South Dedham In 1872, when Norwood was established, the Guild Square area had been settled with homes and businesses for well over a hundred years, although much … Continue reading Development of the Guild Square Area
Germantown Points of Interest
Today, very little remains of Germantown except for the houses. Both Bullard and Wilson Streets are highly traveled, as they are a short cut to Westwood. Some of the Germantown … Continue reading Germantown Points of Interest
This Day in Norwood History-February 21, 2015-At 87, John Carroll remains an incredible public servant
John Carroll, shown during an MWRA board meeting, is "the quintessential public servant - the antithesis of the no-show hack." says Robert Thornton. Norwood's former town clerk and accountant. SUZANNE … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 21, 2015-At 87, John Carroll remains an incredible public servant
This Day In Norwood History-February 17, 1950-Observe Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence
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. … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-February 17, 1950-Observe Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence
This Day in Norwood History-February 16, 1945-No Fix Ruling On Parking In Effect
Effective last night, the Norwood Police is enforcing the law against all-night parking of automobiles on the streets of the town. The action instructing the police to start the use … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 16, 1945-No Fix Ruling On Parking In Effect
This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962-Mark 44th Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence
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 … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962-Mark 44th Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence