The Charles Wheelock house, circa 1990 (Source: MACRIS database Charles T Wheelock acquired this property from his father in November 1881, building his Italianate-Stick style house there around 1883. Originally … Continue reading 45 Maple Street – The Charles T. Wheelock House
Colonial & Georgian Revival
These “revival” styles became vastly popular at the turn of the century, and were popular from 1880 to 1955. These styles emphasized academic replication of historical styles, most often European … Continue reading Colonial & Georgian Revival
Wonderful Women of Norwood: Anna Groote 
Anna Groote was active in Norwood's Germantown community and helped many recent immigrants into the neighborhood. A photo of Anna Groote at the Wilson Street Hospital. This photo is from … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood: Anna Groote 
Wonderful Women of Norwood: Ann Elizabeth Tanneyhill
Ann E. Tanneyhill By Norwood Historical Society Board Members Laurie Kearney, Linda Rau and Karen DeNapoli To commemorate Black History Month and to honor the first Black woman from Norwood … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood: Ann Elizabeth Tanneyhill
Tales of Tyot- Who’s For the Coach Tonight?
Tiot Had Two Post Roads: The "Old Roebuck Road” And "The Wrentham Road.” Both Were Famous Thoroughfares For Stage Coach Travel "His night is dark!We dare not start.The wind begins … Continue reading Tales of Tyot- Who’s For the Coach Tonight?
Three Generations of the Murphy Family Have Served and Protected-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1992
Oct. 6,1912, the Boston Globe A fading newspaper story hangs, framed, on the wall in Norwood police Lt. Brian Murphy’s home. The headline says: “Four of One Family Policemen. Murphys … Continue reading Three Generations of the Murphy Family Have Served and Protected-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1992
George Morrill Started Something When He Bought First Car Ever Sold-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972
Historic Event Related On Radio George H. Morrill Local late-nite-radio freaks who happened to spin their dials to WGBH-FM, sister station to Boston’s public TV Channel 2, around midnight last … Continue reading George Morrill Started Something When He Bought First Car Ever Sold-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972
Norwood Couple Win Free Trip To N.Y. World’s Fair-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964
WIN TRIP TO WORLD'S FAIR— The Norwood Gas Company announced today that Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Folan Jr. of 44 Silver Street are the winners of a free trip to … Continue reading Norwood Couple Win Free Trip To N.Y. World’s Fair-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964
First Residents Move Into Windsor Gardens-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1963
BRITISH COUPLE FIRST RESIDENTS OF WINDSOR GARDENS — Mr. William B. Saunders of Windsor Gardens presents key to Mr. and Mrs. David P. McQuire, the first residents of the new … Continue reading First Residents Move Into Windsor Gardens-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1963
W. Cameron Forbes Dies at 89; Boston Financier, Diplomat-This Day In Norwood History-December 26, 1959
W. Cameron Forbes, noted Boston financier and diplomat, died Thursday at the Hotel Vendome. He was 89. He had been in poor health for several years. Mr. Forbes’ chief diplomatic … Continue reading W. Cameron Forbes Dies at 89; Boston Financier, Diplomat-This Day In Norwood History-December 26, 1959