The industrialization of Norwood is the most significant and distinctive feature of its history. Beginning in the mid-19th century, local tanneries, printing presses, ink manufacturers and other industries helped transform … Continue reading Industries
Dean Street to Oolah Avenue
The Temple building today is home to a business (photo: Google Street View) Temple Shaare Tefilah – 935 Washington Street Although this building is located about a quarter of a … Continue reading Dean Street to Oolah Avenue
Points of Interest: South Norwood’s Changing Street Scape
Map of South Norwood showing were some of the major employers were located. An easy walk away. (Source: Mapcarta.com - edited by LLKearney) To travel from one end of South … Continue reading Points of Interest: South Norwood’s Changing Street Scape
Chapel Street: A Main Road with a Long History
Looking down Chapel Street toward Walpole Street. Chapel Street is a road that had been part of the landscape of South Dedham years before it became a part of Swedeville. … Continue reading Chapel Street: A Main Road with a Long History
Wonderful Women of Norwood-Maude Alice Shattuck
Wonderful Women of Norwood-Maude Alice Shattuck
When 3 makes 1: The Companies of the Norwood Press
The success of the Norwood Press was due to the three independent companies that made up this partnership, J.S. Cushing & Co., Berwick and Smith, and E. Fleming & Co. … Continue reading When 3 makes 1: The Companies of the Norwood Press
The Printing Industry of Norwood
Norwood’s rise as a printing powerhouse was driven by innovators, craftsmen, and companies whose work shaped the town’s economy, identity, and national reputation.
Northrop Corporation Wins Military Contract to Expand Norwood Plant-August 30, 1985
Northrop Corp.'s Precision Products Division in Norwood wins a $1.9 million military contract, expanding its workforce and taking on full system design.
Historical Society Announces Annual Fred Holland Day House Tour-June 13, 1981
Step inside the world of photographer Fred Holland Day. The Historical Society unveils redecorated exhibits and rare Shattuck School relics.
Fleming Bindery Bought By Control Engineering-This Day in Norwood History-May 18, 1954
The Norwood Industrial Development Committee announced today the purchase by Control Engineering Corporation of one of the Norwood Press buildings formerly known as the C. B. Fleming Company Bindery.