Anna Groote was active in Norwood's Germantown community and helped many recent immigrants into the neighborhood. A photo of Anna Groote at the Wilson Street Hospital. This photo is from … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood: Anna Groote 
Wonderful Women of Norwood
In celebration of Norwood's 150th Anniversary, the Norwood Historical Society paid homage to the "wonderful women" of our town’s history. These women contributed to the building and formation of Norwood … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood
Wonderful Women of Norwood: Anna Smith Day
Anna Smith Day (photo taken by her son, F. Holland Day) Anna (Smith) Day was born in 1836 in South Dedham to Lyman Smith and Melinda (Guild) Smith. She was … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood: Anna Smith Day
Wonderful Women of Norwood: Ann Elizabeth Tanneyhill
Ann E. Tanneyhill By Norwood Historical Society Board Members Laurie Kearney, Linda Rau and Karen DeNapoli To commemorate Black History Month and to honor the first Black woman from Norwood … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood: Ann Elizabeth Tanneyhill
$12 A Week Feeds A Family Of Four-This Day In Norwood History-February 10, 1943
1943 Ad for A&P Supermarkets In spite of present high food prices, a family of four may obtain their nutritional needs on $12 a week. This requires, of course, careful … Continue reading $12 A Week Feeds A Family Of Four-This Day In Norwood History-February 10, 1943
1923 Planning Board Report-Existing North-South Through Streets
The existing through streets of Norwood, as shown above, were laid out in times before the construction of the steam railroads, before the large industries were established, and, of course, … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Existing North-South Through Streets
REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN 1923
Published and Presented With the Compliments of George F. WillettChairman Town Planning Board1912 - 1923 Report of ARTHUR A. SHURTLEFF, Town Planner SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS :Zoning, by JOHN P. FOX, ConsultantCivic … Continue reading REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN 1923
1923 Planning Board Report-Proposed Additional North-South Through Streets and Diagonals
In the outlying districts of the Town where new houses and new streets are springing up, the individual land owners have used and are still using customary skill and foresight … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Proposed Additional North-South Through Streets and Diagonals
1923 Planning Board Report-Schools, Parks and Playgrounds
On the accompanying map are shown the public schools of Norwood. They are grouped most closely near the center of the Town with scattered buildings on the outskirts. Evidently school … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Schools, Parks and Playgrounds
1923 Planning Board Report-Streets Near Norwood Railroad Station
In the course of the general program of the state for the abolishment of railway grade crossings, the present dangerous crossing at Railroad Avenue will be abolished. This work should … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Streets Near Norwood Railroad Station