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
The Guild Square Area: A Walk Around this Historical Block
The Guild Monument (photo G Curtis) The area of Norwood known as Guild Square might not technically be called a “neighborhood,” however all that it contains is intricate to all … Continue reading The Guild Square Area: A Walk Around this Historical Block
This Day In Norwood History-February 8, 1959-Norwood P.O. Blaze Ruins Sacks of Mail
NORWOOD, Feb. 8 - Eight or 10 sacks containing fourth class mail were destroyed in a fire early this morning in the Norwood central post office in Guild sq. The … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-February 8, 1959-Norwood P.O. Blaze Ruins Sacks of Mail
St George Avenue to Atwood Avenue
1918 Advertisement in Norwood Business Directory for Taylor services in South Norwood. Abraham Kelly’s Market – 1125 Washington Street 1121 Washington (photo LLKearney) The 1923 Norwood Business Directory has Abraham … Continue reading St George Avenue to Atwood Avenue
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
This Day in Norwood History-February 6, 1903-Norwood Business Association Votes On Names For Norwood Square
Norwood's town square was once known locally as"The Hook". The name came from the iron hook that hung in front of Paul Ellis' tavern, shown here on the left. Norwood … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 6, 1903-Norwood Business Association Votes On Names For Norwood Square
This Day In Norwood History-February 6, 1911-NORWOOD LIKES POSTAL BANK
First Month’s Savings Nearly $2000. Foreign-Born Residents to Informed by Posters. Married Women Take Up the Scheme Promptly. NORWOOD, Feb —The first month of the postal savings bank In this … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-February 6, 1911-NORWOOD LIKES POSTAL BANK
This Day In Norwood History-February 2, 1950-Dodge Route Van Delivered For New Parcel Post Route
The new Dodge Route-Van delivered yesterday to Thomas O'Day, 278 Railroad Avenue, Norwood, by Daniel J. Sweeney, Sales Manager for Knox-Smith, Inc., Dodge-Plymouth Dealer, is being contracted by the Post … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-February 2, 1950-Dodge Route Van Delivered For New Parcel Post Route
This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1955-Former Norwoodite MSgt. George S. Buckman Given USAF Recruiting Job Here
M/Sgt. George S. Buckman, Jr, has been appointed station commander of the United States Air Force Recruiting Station located in the Post Office, Norwood, according to Lt. Col. William A. … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1955-Former Norwoodite MSgt. George S. Buckman Given USAF Recruiting Job Here
Christian Hill: An Architectural Study
Portion of an 1852 map showing the undeveloped area of Christian Hill (Source: N. Smith & H.F. Walling "Map of the Town of Dedham, 1852) When Norwood was established in … Continue reading Christian Hill: An Architectural Study