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Edna Phillips Named Health Leader-This Day In Norwood History-July 19, 1942

This Day In Norwood History-July 19, 1942-Edna Phillips Named Health Leader

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Edna Phillips Named Health Leader-This Day In Norwood History-July 19, 1942

Morrill Librarian Placed In Key Position Miss Edna Phillips Librarian Morrill Memorial Library from 1939-1962 (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Miss Edna Phillips, Librarian of the Morrill Memorial Library, … Continue reading Edna Phillips Named Health Leader-This Day In Norwood History-July 19, 1942

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Retiring Librarian Miss Jane Hewett Presented With Antique Ring By Friends-This Day in Norwood History-April 14, 1939

In the charming setting of historic Day House amidst a profusion of floral decorations, friends of Miss Jane Hewett in the Norwood Historical Society and the Norwood Literary Club tendered … Continue reading Retiring Librarian Miss Jane Hewett Presented With Antique Ring By Friends-This Day in Norwood History-April 14, 1939

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Tales of Tyot-The Christmas Heart of Tiot

o—0—o Hanging A Holly Wreath Of Memories Around Tiot’s Village Hall And Square. A Merry Christmas At "The Hook" To Old And New Timers From Author In the summer of … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The Christmas Heart of Tiot

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Tales Of Tyot-Introduction

Tyot (or "Tiot") Was the Indian Name for the Territory Which Became Norwood, Massachusetts. It Meant "Place-Surrounded-by-Waters" The following sketches, originally printed in the Norwood Messenger, embody much of the … Continue reading Tales Of Tyot-Introduction

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Frank 0. Winslow, Dead at 81-This Day In Norwood History-January 22, 1926

Founder of Leather Firm Ill Some Time Had Served in Many Town Offices and in Legislature F. O. Winslow NORWOOD, Jan 22— Francis O. Winslow, 81, one of the founders … Continue reading Frank 0. Winslow, Dead at 81-This Day In Norwood History-January 22, 1926

The Plimpton Wing, a gift of Alice Morrill Plimpton (sister of Sara Bond Morrill and daughter of George H. Morrill) was built in 1928 as a three-story wing at the right-rear of the library. (Photo courtesy Charlotte Canelli/Morrill Memorial Library. Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society)
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Alice Morrill Plimpton Bequeathes $50,000 to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History- July 25, 1923

NORWOOD LIBRARY GIVEN $50,000 The Plimpton Wing, a gift of Alice Morrill Plimpton (sister of Sara Bond Morrill and daughter of George H. Morrill) was built in 1928 as a … Continue reading Alice Morrill Plimpton Bequeathes $50,000 to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History- July 25, 1923

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Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923

Norwood’s Planning Board Unveils an Ambitious Vision for a “Town Beautiful” In the spring of 1923, Norwood residents were invited to look toward the future with the release of the … Continue reading Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923

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REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN 1923

Published and Presented With the Compliments of George F. WillettChairman Town Planning Board1912 - 1923 Report of ARTHUR A. SHURTLEFF, Town Planner SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS :Zoning, by JOHN P. FOX, ConsultantCivic … Continue reading REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN 1923

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Norwood Will Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1914

Norwood Will Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1914