The Day House, or "Bullard Farm", as it looked circa 1870. Mrs. Anna (Smith) Day and Fred Holland Day are photographed in front of the house at the left. On … Continue reading 93 Day Street – F Holland Day House
To the East of the Common – Central Street
Central Street "Park" (photo GoogleEarth) To the west of the town square is Central Street, which during the summer months becomes an extension of the town square. Since the COVID … Continue reading To the East of the Common – Central Street
To the South of the Common – Cottage Street
A view of the Cottage Street Extension. The large brick building on the right is the Folan Building and it faces Washington St. Note dinners are enjoying outdoor seating at … Continue reading To the South of the Common – Cottage Street
To the West of the Common – Washington Street
Before and after photo of 615 Washington st., showing the Apollo Function Facilities (2013), now the location of the Heritage Baptist Church (2023) Washington Street is the main thoroughfare through … Continue reading To the West of the Common – Washington Street
Downtown Norwood: Country Village to Modern Town Square
South Dedham officially became Norwood when it was incorporated in 1872. However, long before it was incorporated, Norwood was a growing town and busy stopping point for travelers from … Continue reading Downtown Norwood: Country Village to Modern Town Square
The Town Square
A postcard showing the Norwood House The current Town Square, or Common, was envisioned by George Willet to be a central business district framed by the Town Hall and the … Continue reading The Town Square
To the North of the Common – Nahatan Street
North of the Town Square is Nahatan Street. Running directionally east to west, it was originally laid out in the early 1800s, to be the main road between Medfield and … Continue reading To the North of the Common – Nahatan Street
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 Bullard St., Walpole (second half)
The Doderer House (photo by LLKearney) #166 Bullard – The home of Carl Doderer Carl Gotlieb Doderer was born 31 Aug 1874 in Backnang, Baden, Germany and died 28 Nov … Continue reading 1930 German Residents of Bullard St., Walpole (second half)
1930 German Residents of Bullard St., Walpole (first half)
The Stampfl House (photo by LLKearney) #276 Bullard Street – The home of John Stamphl, John Stampfl was born 27 Jan 1889 Tiefenthal, Gottshee, and died 1980 Walpole. He was … Continue reading 1930 German Residents of Bullard St., Walpole (first half)