The W. Everett Furniture Manufactory. (Norwood Historical Society collection) This intersection has lots going on as far as Norwood History goes. Directly in front of us is the site of … Continue reading Intersection at Washington & Winter
This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1940-Lewis’ Restaurant Ultimate In Norwood Dining History
On February 20th the ultimate in Norwood’s dining history will be reached. It is the date of the opening: of the new Lewis restaurant and grill nearing completion at the … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1940-Lewis’ Restaurant Ultimate In Norwood Dining History
St. Joseph Avenue to Mylod Street
John Edwin Morse House – 1247 Washington Street This house is one of the original 14 houses on the street (pre 1900), before Washington Street was developed. It was originally … Continue reading St. Joseph Avenue to Mylod Street
Growth and Development of the South Norwood
Washington Street today looking South. Until 1872, Norwood was parish of Dedham. Originally, Dedham was a huge land grant that stretched westerly to the Wellesley/Natick area, easterly to Norwood/Walpole and … Continue reading Growth and Development of the South Norwood
This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1961-Flashlight In Pond 7 Months Still Works
Mr. Otis Cooper of Town Sq. Hardware Co. reports the following unusual experience of one of his customers Henry Bergeron, 4 Brookfield Road, Norwood purchased a Rayovac 5-cell flashlight at … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1961-Flashlight In Pond 7 Months Still Works
This Day In Norwood History-January 24, 1951- W. Cameron Forbes Donates Land for Boston-N. Y. Road
A valuable stretch of land nearly a mile long through his Norwood estate has been given to Massachusetts by W. Cameron Forbes, grandson of Ralph Waldo Emerson, as a section … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-January 24, 1951- W. Cameron Forbes Donates Land for Boston-N. Y. Road
This Day in Norwood History-January 20, 1949-Grand Opening of R.E. Hight Chevrolet Announced
NEW CHEVROLET AGENCY—The new quarter/ of the R. E, Hight Chevrolet, Inc., on Route 1 at the corner of Everett street, will be open to visitors Saturday as the company … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 20, 1949-Grand Opening of R.E. Hight Chevrolet Announced
This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946-Westover Proposed As Home For United Nations HQ
Original 1945 United Nations Logo Possible That Delegates Will Be Taken Here In Inspection Tour Norwood has been included as one of the areas which might have a chance of … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946-Westover Proposed As Home For United Nations HQ
This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1962-Sparks Department Store Coming to Norwood
SIGN LEASE CONTRACT—Shown executing lease contract for new Sparks Department store on Providence Turnpike in Norwood are from left to right in first row— George Sparks, President of Sparks Department … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1962-Sparks Department Store Coming to Norwood
This Day In Norwood History-December 13, 1957-New Registrar of Motor Vehicles Clement Riley to Take Oath at Ill Mother’s Bedside
NEW REGISTRAR OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND FAMILY—Clement A. Riley of Norwood and wife pose with daughters, Maureen G. Riley, 20, left, and Mrs. Barbara Catalano. In an unusual ceremony, Clement … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-December 13, 1957-New Registrar of Motor Vehicles Clement Riley to Take Oath at Ill Mother’s Bedside