VFW

Woman Slugged, Robbed-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1940

Mrs. Julia Sweeney Attacked In Cellar Of V.F.W. Building

Buildings Are Being Razed Clearing Site For Convent-This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1939

This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1939-Buildings Are Being Razed Clearing Site For Convent

First Baptist Church Steeple 1938 Hurricane

First Baptist Church Steeple Blown Off by Hurricane of ’38-This Day in Norwood History-September 22, 1938

This Day in Norwood History- September 22, 1938-First Baptist Church Steeple Blown Off by Hurricane of '38

“Tales Of Tyot”

by "Tyot” (or "Tiot”) Was the Indian Name for the Territory Which Became Norwood, Massachusetts. It Meant "Place-Surrounded-by-Waters”. The following sketches, originally printed in the Norwood Messenger, embody much of … Continue reading “Tales Of Tyot”

The Indian Mortars Of Tiot-This Day in Norwood History-September 25, 1934

Photo showing supposed Native American "grinding holes" in the ledge near the Neponset river at Water street, 1934. (Photograph by F.P. Orchard, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Norwood ERA … Continue reading The Indian Mortars Of Tiot-This Day in Norwood History-September 25, 1934

Dr. Ralph Fogg Recounts First Graduation Of Norwood High School In 1873-This Day In Norwood History-July 13, 1934

The Everett School, 1885 FRIDAY, JULY 13 1934- THE NORWOOD MESSENGER By DR. RALPH METCALF FOGG What a wonderful high school we have in these days. I feel proud of … Continue reading Dr. Ralph Fogg Recounts First Graduation Of Norwood High School In 1873-This Day In Norwood History-July 13, 1934

Tales Of Tyot-Introduction

Tyot (or "Tiot") Was the Indian Name for the Territory Which Became Norwood, Massachusetts. It Meant "Place-Surrounded-by-Waters" The following sketches, originally printed in the Norwood Messenger, embody much of the … Continue reading Tales Of Tyot-Introduction

Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham

Dr. Fogg Tells About First Church Erected In What Is Now Norwood The first finished church was located corner of Walpole and Winter Sts, South Dedham. The church was finished … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham

Lemuel Dean – The First Merchant In Tyot Village

He Was Also A Notable Hunter And Collector. The Mere Mention Of "Lem” Dean’s Name Was Always Good For A Laugh In Old Days Says Win Everett 1895 Lemuel "Lem" … Continue reading Lemuel Dean – The First Merchant In Tyot Village

Norwood Masons Lay Cornerstone-This Day in Norwood History-August 13, 1916

Frederick W. Hamilton, GS, as GM ActsNew Temple of Orient Lodge Will Be Ready in December EZRA I. HIBBARD. W. M The comer stone of the new Masonic Temple on … Continue reading Norwood Masons Lay Cornerstone-This Day in Norwood History-August 13, 1916