The complicated and dangerous arrangement of roadways, railway tracks for electric and steam cars, in combination with a narrow underpass in the High Bridge district illustrates forcibly the costly results … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Vicinity of High Bridge
Market and Central Street Relocation
This September 1910 plan of John E. Smith's Estate shows a very different downtown area than we recognize today. At that time, Market street ran from Old Parish Cemetery to … Continue reading Market and Central Street Relocation
1947 – History of The Norwood Historical Society
Norwood Historical Society In 1901 the Norwood Literary Society voted “that an effort should be made to form a Norwood Historical Society, while we people among us to tell its … Continue reading 1947 – History of The Norwood Historical Society
Norwood’s WWII Gold Star Veterans
WILLIAM T. ALLARDNAIMI BADERRUDOLPH BALLOUGHEDMOND BOCHANOWICZFRANCIS G. BOWLESSTEPHEN D. BUCKUSMERRILL CONRADLESTER A COPELANDPATRICK J. COSTELLOPAUL A. COUGHLINCOLEMAN J.COYNE, JR.JOHN E. CURRANFREDERICK I DEEBGEORGE DEEBJOSEPH F. DENNEHYTHOMAS ELIASSANTINO FERRARADAVID FITTSTHOMAS J. … Continue reading Norwood’s WWII Gold Star Veterans
Did You Know? Class Rings
The concept of wearing a ring to create a feeling of unity among a group of people – fellowship rings – is believed to have started in ancient Egypt, where some … Continue reading Did You Know? Class Rings
Did You Know? Norwood’s Roadways
The town of Norwood has a link on their website with a schedule of upcoming roadwork in town. You can check it out here: http://www.norwoodma.gov/departments/engineering/current_projects.php Click here to browse our … Continue reading Did You Know? Norwood’s Roadways
Did You Know? Shattuck Park
In 1924, Town Meeting voted to accept a conveyance by way of gift from Emma L. Shattuck of title to a parcel of land containing approximately nine and one-half acres … Continue reading Did You Know? Shattuck Park
This Day in Norwood History-November 30
17th Child Is Born To Woman, 36 A 17th child—a boy—was born to Mr. and Mrs. Geza Groh of 328 Railroad Avenue, Norwood, at the Norwood Hospital. The new addition … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-November 30
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!
Roll of Honor
OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor