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
Herbert M. Plimpton, Founder of The Plimpton Press, Dies at 89-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1948
The passing of Herbert Moseley Plimpton marked the close of one of Norwood’s most distinguished industrial chapters. Founder of The Plimpton Press and Holliston Mills, Plimpton’s life embodied the ideals … Continue reading Herbert M. Plimpton, Founder of The Plimpton Press, Dies at 89-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1948