A Life of Service, Community, and Unwavering Norwood Pride On March 12, 2026, the Town of Norwood lost one of its most dedicated public servants and most beloved neighbors with … Continue reading In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February 21, 1965 – March 12, 2026)
Day Street
Day Street is one of Norwood’s richest historic corridors, home to some of the town’s most architecturally significant and culturally meaningful properties. Each house tells a different chapter of Norwood’s … Continue reading Day Street
From Gilded Age Roots to Modern Restoration: The Story of Oakview Mansion
Set high on a rise along Walpole Street, Oakview Mansion stands as a monument to Norwood’s industrial prosperity and architectural elegance. Originally built in 1868 for tanning heir Francis Olney Winslow, this Second Empire landmark later served as the "Executive Mansion" for Massachusetts Governor Frank Allen. From hosting world-renowned figures like Sergei Rachmaninoff and Calvin Coolidge to its transition into a religious retreat known as "The Cenacle," Oakview’s story is a rich tapestry of Gilded Age wealth, political influence, and dedicated modern-day restoration
F Holland Day House
The Fred Holland Day House is a historic house and museum located at 93 Day Street in Norwood and serves as the headquarters for the Norwood Historical Society. The Day House is a … Continue reading F Holland Day House
Donate
Please consider donating to the Norwood Historical Society! Your generous gift will help to facilitate tours, exhibits, lectures, book clubs, educational programming, and other special events. It also helps preserve and maintain the F. Holland Day house and our archive of Norwood's historical records and artifacts. We honor, share, and celebrate the stories of all of Norwood’s citizens.
Wonderful Women of Norwood-Emily Curtis Fisher
Wonderful Women of Norwood-Emily Curtis Fisher
Membership & Donations
Donations The Norwood Historical Society is the repository of information about Norwood’s history and is headquartered in the F. Holland Day House, the first structure in Norwood to be listed … Continue reading Membership & Donations
Norwood Neighborhoods Exhibits Sources and Acknowledgements
The Swedeville Walking tour (courtesy of George Curtis) Acknowledgements: The Norwood Historical Society would like to give a special thank you to several people, who without their knowledge, help and … Continue reading Norwood Neighborhoods Exhibits Sources and Acknowledgements
1930 German Residents of Wilson Street (first half)
The Schacht House (photo by LLKearney) #2 Wilson – Home of Anthony Izza, Rhode Island, book cloth machine operator #28 Wilson Street – Home of Hilmer Ekland, Sweden, floorcovering machinist … Continue reading 1930 German Residents of Wilson Street (first half)
Post Office Square/Guild Square Park
Norwood Post Office (photo LLKearney) Post Office and Post Office Square. Site of the current Post office was where the Everett School was located. The Guild School was located across … Continue reading Post Office Square/Guild Square Park