A view down Cedar Street. (photo by LLKearney) Initially, Swedeville appears to have been a multi-ethnic neighborhood; composed of German, Irish, Lithuanian, New England/Canadian, as well as families from … Continue reading The People Who Settled Swedeville
Builders and Developers of Christian Hill
A 1858 map of Christian Hill, shows that Nahatan Street has become well settled, but the Christian Hill neighborhood is just beginning to be developed. Over its first thirty years, … Continue reading Builders and Developers of Christian Hill
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Happy Birthday Norwood Massachusetts!
Aaron Guild is featured on the Norwood Town Seal. When word of the fighting at the Battle of Lexington and Concord reached South Dedham, Guild famously dropped his low and … Continue reading Happy Birthday Norwood Massachusetts!
Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Norwood Hospital Cuts 84 Staff Jobs-This Day in Norwood History-May 1, 1994
On May 1, 1994, the community of Norwood awoke to sobering news: Norwood Hospital—long one of the region’s most stable employers—announced the elimination of 84 staff positions, a 10‑percent reduction … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Cuts 84 Staff Jobs-This Day in Norwood History-May 1, 1994
Home Rule vs. The State House-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1961
The Battle Over Norwood’s Blue Line Salaries The core principle of home rule—the right of a municipality to govern itself without state interference—is not just an abstract concept; it is … Continue reading Home Rule vs. The State House-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1961
Cardinal Dedicates New School & Cafeteria at St. Catherine’s Church-This Day In Norwood History-January 31, 1960
St. Catherine's in Norwood, One of Largest in Diocese Richard Cardinal Cushing blessed the new school and cafeteria at St. Catherine’s Church, Norwood, yesterday and announced work would start in … Continue reading Cardinal Dedicates New School & Cafeteria at St. Catherine’s Church-This Day In Norwood History-January 31, 1960
Bomb Scare Routs 2000-This Day In Norwood History- July 15, 1957
Bathers at New Pond In Norwood Evacuated Telephone Tip Leads to Battery Under Building A warning that a bomb was in the sands at the beach of New Pond caused … Continue reading Bomb Scare Routs 2000-This Day In Norwood History- July 15, 1957
Meet the Team: Jimmy Balfour-This Day In Norwood History-May 2, 1957
The Rise of Norwood’s Young Outfielder On a bright spring afternoon in 1957, the baseball fields behind Norwood High School buzzed with the familiar rhythm of batting practice, infield drills, … Continue reading Meet the Team: Jimmy Balfour-This Day In Norwood History-May 2, 1957