This Day in Norwood History- September 3, 1879-Fire at Morrill Inkworks

This Day in Norwood History- September 3, 1879-Fire at Morrill Inkworks

This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-July 13, 1888

These news items were the talk of the town on July 13, 1888

This Day In Norwood History-May 4, 1909-Norwood Growth Making Records

May 3, 1909—This town had been in a trance for about 235 years before it woke up to the fact that it was of age and had a right to its independence. That was in 1871 and the following year the inhabitants of that portion of South Dedham known as Norwood were given permission by the legislature to set up housekeeping for themselves as the town of Norwood.

This Day In Norwood History-April 2, 1909-George Henry Morrill, Dead

Retired Manufacturer of Norwood Stricken While on a Pleasure Trip to Port Antonio, Jamaica. George Henry Morrill 1829-1909 George Henry Morrill of Norwood died at Port Antonio yesterday morning after … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-April 2, 1909-George Henry Morrill, Dead

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)

This Day In Norwood History-February 17, 1942-Historic Willard Dean House Destroyed

Willard Dean House, South corner of Dean and Pleasant streets NORWOOD, Feb. 17—The historic Willard Dean House at Dean and Pleasant sts., built about 1700 and one of the oldest … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-February 17, 1942-Historic Willard Dean House Destroyed

Points of Interest: South Norwood’s Changing Street Scape

Map of South Norwood showing were some of the major employers were located. An easy walk away. (Source: Mapcarta.com - edited by LLKearney) To travel from one end of South … Continue reading Points of Interest: South Norwood’s Changing Street Scape

Cedar Street: A New Neighborhood is Established

View looking down Cedar Street today. (photo LLKearney) In 1888, George Winslow & George Peterson laid out Cedar Street, Quincy Avenue, and the lower portion of Savin Avenue, creating 38 … Continue reading Cedar Street: A New Neighborhood is Established

This Day In Norwood History-January 3, 1925-Mrs Emma L. Shattuck’s Gift to Norwood

TOWN ACCEPTS LAND FOR A PUBLIC PARK NORWOOD, Jan 3 - The town has voted to accept a gift from Mrs. Emma L. Shattuck of a large tract of land … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-January 3, 1925-Mrs Emma L. Shattuck’s Gift to Norwood