There were women who worked in the printing presses in Norwood. A few had positions in management, but most worked on the floor. Clara Berwick, Jane Williams and Ligia Carlson … Continue reading Women on the Front Lines
George H. Morrill Company (The Inkworks)
"The enterprise which Samuel Morrill started in a single kettle, producing a few pounds daily, was a pioneer in the manufacturing of printing ink in New England and became on … Continue reading George H. Morrill Company (The Inkworks)
Extra! Extra! The Norwood Messenger
The Village Hall. The Ambrose brothers ran their press from this building. (from the collection of the Norwood Historical Society) The Ambrose brothers, Alfred (1866-1924), Willard (1873-1936), and Edward (1876-1898) … Continue reading Extra! Extra! The Norwood Messenger
Holliston Mills Wrap it Up!
Herbert and Howard Plimpton formed the “Security Manufacturing Company,” a division of the Plimpton Press, on Lenox Street in Norwood in 1893. In 1895, they changed the name to Holliston … Continue reading Holliston Mills Wrap it Up!
But What About the Women?
Many women found jobs in Norwood’s printing industry. A 1909 article notes that the Norwood Press has a total of 625 employees, and of that number, 245 are women. Articles … Continue reading But What About the Women?
The Plimpton Bros.
Herbert and Howard Plimpton were brothers who were in business together. Their father died when they were little boys so they were raised by their single mother. They grew up … Continue reading The Plimpton Bros.
When 3 makes 1: The Companies of the Norwood Press
The success of the Norwood Press was due to the three independent companies that made up this partnership, J.S. Cushing & Co., Berwick and Smith, and E. Fleming & Co. … Continue reading When 3 makes 1: The Companies of the Norwood Press
The Norwood Press
“The buildings of the Norwood Press are at last an assured fact. The idea which elaborated itself in the councils of the Business Association has changed from a fancy into … Continue reading The Norwood Press
How to Grow a Town
In March of 1893, The Norwood Business Association was formed by Judge John C. Lane, its goal was to find ways to bring new businesses and home-seekers to Norwood. This … Continue reading How to Grow a Town
Come To Norwood!
“The growth of any town or city is largely dependent on the character and expansive abilities of its industries and the character of the labor which these industries employ. Intelligent … Continue reading Come To Norwood!