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

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

George F. Willett’s Proposal For Forbes Mansion Property-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957

George F. Willett Asks Chance To Be Heard Claiming that the interests of the community would best be served by establishing an engineering school at the Forbes Mansion as part … Continue reading George F. Willett’s Proposal For Forbes Mansion Property-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957

Airman Otello R Cola Has Early Christmas-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1955

A 3c Otello R Cola, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otollo Cola, 75 Elliot street, Norwood has completed Air Force basic training at Sampson Air Force Base, Geneva, N Y … Continue reading Airman Otello R Cola Has Early Christmas-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1955