o—0—o Hanging A Holly Wreath Of Memories Around Tiot’s Village Hall And Square. A Merry Christmas At "The Hook" To Old And New Timers From Author In the summer of … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The Christmas Heart of Tiot
The Bookcase Which Became an Institution- Norwood’s First Library
This cabinet, a simple, homely closet of pine, was the nursery of Norwood's first public library. It measures 6' 1/2” high, 3’ 5” wide, and 7 1/2” deep. It held … Continue reading The Bookcase Which Became an Institution- Norwood’s First Library
Did You Know? Norwood’s First Library
The “cradle” of the Norwood Public Library is an old, blue, pine cabinet. It measures 6’ I/2” high, 3’ 5” wide, and 7' 1/2" deep and holds a collection of … Continue reading Did You Know? Norwood’s First Library
Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham
Dr. Fogg Tells About First Church Erected In What Is Now Norwood The first finished church was located corner of Walpole and Winter Sts, South Dedham. The church was finished … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham
Tales of Tyot- Who’s For the Coach Tonight?
Tiot Had Two Post Roads: The "Old Roebuck Road” And "The Wrentham Road.” Both Were Famous Thoroughfares For Stage Coach Travel "His night is dark!We dare not start.The wind begins … Continue reading Tales of Tyot- Who’s For the Coach Tonight?
Many Bequests in the Will of Mrs Alice E. Plimpton-This Day In Norwood History-January 17, 1923
$50,000 TOTAL FOR HARVARD Bequests totaling $50,000 to Harvard University, of which $30,000 is for general purposes and the balance for the medical school, are made in the will of … Continue reading Many Bequests in the Will of Mrs Alice E. Plimpton-This Day In Norwood History-January 17, 1923
First Election Under New Town Manager Government-This Day In Norwood History-January 18, 1915
NORWOOD CASTS ITS BIGGEST VOTE All ‘'Charter Committee” Candidates Elected. Appropriations Put Over to Adjourned Town Meeting Feb 25. NORWOOD, Jan 18 — The first town election under the new … Continue reading First Election Under New Town Manager Government-This Day In Norwood History-January 18, 1915
J. Stearns Cushing Dead-This Day In Norwood History-November 18, 1913
EX-COUNCILOR CUSHING DEAD Taken Ill Last Month in New Orleans. Notable Success Achieved in Publishing Business. Designer of New Type Faces and Typography. Hon Josiah Stearns Cushing died at his … Continue reading J. Stearns Cushing Dead-This Day In Norwood History-November 18, 1913
Norwood Civic Association Solving Many Social Problems-This Day In Norwood History-June 29, 1913
George F. Willett, a Well-Known Business Man, Has Built Up in Norwood a Civic Center With a Membership of 700, Which Is Doing Much to Wipe Out Class Distinction, Sometimes … Continue reading Norwood Civic Association Solving Many Social Problems-This Day In Norwood History-June 29, 1913
First Congregational Church of Norwood Celebrates 175th Anniversary-This Day in Norwood History-October 23, 1911
First Congregational Church of Norwood Celebrates 175th Anniversary This Day in Norwood History-October 23, 1911