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georgenhs Norwood Massachusetts, South Dedham

A Brief History of Norwood Massachusetts

Aaron Guild is featured on the Norwood Town Seal. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was formed in 1628, with original settlements situated around the two natural harbors near present-day Salem and … Continue reading A Brief History of Norwood Massachusetts

georgenhs Local History, Norwood Massachusetts, South Dedham

A Brief History of Norwood Massachusetts

Aaron Guild and his oxen, featured on the Norwood Town Seal. Ezra Morse and Josiah Fisher were granted permission to use 14 acres of the Purgatory Swamp in 1697 and … Continue reading A Brief History of Norwood Massachusetts

georgenhs Norwood Massachusetts, South Dedham

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!

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Roll Land

On Thanksgiving Day in 1938, Charles, John and Peter Santoro opened Roll-Land roller skating rink at 942 Providence Highway, close to the corner of Dean street. It was the first … Continue reading Roll Land

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Puritan Furniture

In 1911, William Aho and his wife Aino immigrated to the United States from Finland and settled in Massachusetts. By the following year, William had opened the Thrift Furniture Shop … Continue reading Puritan Furniture

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Norwood Star Market Opens-This Day In Norwood History-April 9, 1958

The Norwood Star Market opened it's doors on April 9th, 1958. The building has been expanded several times and is now Shaw's supermarket. Hiring for the Norwood Star Market began … Continue reading Norwood Star Market Opens-This Day In Norwood History-April 9, 1958

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Bishop Lays Cornerstone of St Catherine’s Of Sienna ChurchThis Day In Norwood History-April 26, 1909

Many Priests Attend the Ceremony at St Catherine’s Catholic Church at Norwood. AS THE NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH AT NORWOOD WILL LOOK WHEN COMPLETED. NORWOOD, April 25, 1909—The corner stone of … Continue reading Bishop Lays Cornerstone of St Catherine’s Of Sienna ChurchThis Day In Norwood History-April 26, 1909

georgenhs Churches, This Day In Norwood History

Bishop Lays Cornerstone of St Catherine’s Of Sienna Church-This Day In Norwood History-April 26, 1909

Many Priests Attend the Ceremony at St Catherine’s Catholic Church at Norwood. AS THE NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH AT NORWOOD WILL LOOK WHEN COMPLETED. NORWOOD, April 25, 1909—The corner stone of … Continue reading Bishop Lays Cornerstone of St Catherine’s Of Sienna Church-This Day In Norwood History-April 26, 1909

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Bell Ringing Ban On July 4 Factor in Town’s Independence

Washington Number 7 Fire House From the close of the Civil War, 1865, to the incorporation of the Town of Norwood, 1872, there was a temporary slump and depression in … Continue reading Bell Ringing Ban On July 4 Factor in Town’s Independence