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
Swedeville: Välkommen! Tervetuloa!
The Plimpton Press is one of the businesses attracted to Norwood. A map of Swedeville. When Norwood was established in 1872, it was largely an agricultural village. Town planners who … Continue reading Swedeville: Välkommen! Tervetuloa!
Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988
Thousands of motorists who drive over the Nahatan Street bridge will now be paying honor to Norwood's most decorated war hero. The bridge was dedicated Sunday with a bronze plaque … Continue reading Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988
40-50 Year Club Members Honored At Press Party-This Day In Norwood History-March 12, 1965
RETIRED EMPLOYEES of Plimpton Press who worked for the company for more than 40 years are shown at Plimpton's recent 40-50 Year Club dinner party. The Plimpton Press Forty-Fifty Year … Continue reading 40-50 Year Club Members Honored At Press Party-This Day In Norwood History-March 12, 1965
Norwood Is Host To Crew Of Norse Sailing Vessel-This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1964
This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1964-Norwood Is Host To Crew Of Norse Sailing Vessel
Plimpton Press Acquired By McCallsThis Day in Norwood History-April 15, 1964
The McCall Corporation announced over the weekend that it has acquired two companies, Plimpton Press and Jersey City Printing Company for $14,000,000 in cash. Plimpton Press, which was established in … Continue reading Plimpton Press Acquired By McCallsThis Day in Norwood History-April 15, 1964
Norwood Looks Forward-This Day In Norwood History-March 29, 1964
Norwood, until 1872 a part of Dedham, today appears a town that was built-and divided-by a railroad. But unlike many New England towns that boomed early in the Industrial Revolution … Continue reading Norwood Looks Forward-This Day In Norwood History-March 29, 1964
Class of 1961 Summer Roundup-This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 1961
This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 1961-Class of 1961 Summer Roundup
Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958
Norwood Messenger associate editor James T. O'Sullivan (left), looks on as editor George K. Sherlock (center) shows Senator and Mrs. Kennedy a front-page story from the previous week. The headline … Continue reading Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958
Plimpton Press Provides Jobs for 900- Annual Payroll $3.5 Million-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1955
Plimpton Press, the famous printing house which occupies the sprawling industrial buildings between Lenox Street and the railroad, provides jobs for some 800 to 900 people in highly skilled work … Continue reading Plimpton Press Provides Jobs for 900- Annual Payroll $3.5 Million-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1955