The Italianate style was prevalent from 1840 to 1880, and like the Greek Revival, frequently has pedimented gables on columns at the front entry and is defined by simple but … Continue reading Italianate
12 Vernon Street – The Joel Metcalf Baker House
Joel Baker house, circa 1900, when it was still situated on Washington Street (Norwood Historical Society collection) Joel M. Baker bought this house lot in 1854 from Joseph Day. It … Continue reading 12 Vernon Street – The Joel Metcalf Baker House
4 Bullard Street – The Francis M. Baker House
The Francis Baker house circa 1900. Francis M. Baker bought this home lot in 1857 from his father, Joel M. Baker, which was originally a portion of his house lot. … Continue reading 4 Bullard Street – The Francis M. Baker House
Mrs Maria Stockbridge Celebrates 80th Birthday-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1906
Comes of a Celebrated Family— She Carries a Lantern at Night. Mrs Maria Stockbridge. Vernon st. widow of Augustus P. Stockbridge and one of the best known old residents of … Continue reading Mrs Maria Stockbridge Celebrates 80th Birthday-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1906