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Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue
Tremont Street On November 5, 1954, the partially nude body of fifteen-year-old Geraldine Annesse was found in the garage of #13 Tremont Street. She had been raped and strangled. Early … Continue reading Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue
Oolah Avenue to St. James Avenue
Oolah Avenue Named after the Abdallahs – “Oolah” is Syrian for Nicholas. Over the years, this street has been the home to waves of immigrants – Irish, Polish, Lithuanian, Italian, … Continue reading Oolah Avenue to St. James Avenue
The Winslow School and Beyond
A section of the 1876 map of Winslow Park which also show some of the Winslow homes. From the corner of Cedar Street down to Walpole Street is not actually … Continue reading The Winslow School and Beyond
Savin Avenue: The Neighborhood Expands
Looking down Savin Avenue towards Chapel Street. (photo LLKearney) In May of 1899, Melville Smith bought approximately eight acres from Clara Robbins, the widow of John Robbins, and within a … Continue reading Savin Avenue: The Neighborhood Expands
Chapel Street: A Main Road with a Long History
Looking down Chapel Street toward Walpole Street. Chapel Street is a road that had been part of the landscape of South Dedham years before it became a part of Swedeville. … Continue reading Chapel Street: A Main Road with a Long History
Harp & Bard Restaurant-This Day In Norwood History-June 28, 1970
At. Rtes. 1 and 62, Danvers and Rte. 1, NorwoodHarp & Bard restaurants — now there are twins “Nothing succeeds like success,” says the old French proverb, and in a … Continue reading Harp & Bard Restaurant-This Day In Norwood History-June 28, 1970
Timothy’s Restaurant Most Modern In Norfolk County-This Day in Norwood History-May 2, 1957
Norfolk County's most modern restaurant will be open for public inspection next Sunday when Timothy’s Restaurant will hold an open house all day at its brand new quarters at 34 … Continue reading Timothy’s Restaurant Most Modern In Norfolk County-This Day in Norwood History-May 2, 1957
Verne Inn Restored, Becomes Modern Funeral home-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957
Public Invited To Attend Open House This Weekend FRONT VIEW of the old Vorn« Inn on Vernon street which hi* been completely restored as the home of the Eastman Funeral … Continue reading Verne Inn Restored, Becomes Modern Funeral home-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957
30 Trades, Professions On Hospital’s Payroll-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1957
LIONS HEAR TALK ON HOSPITAL — Charle» A. Richardson, the administrator of the Norwood Hospital, was the guest speaker at the Norwood Lions Club meeting Tuesday at Vega Restaurant. Left … Continue reading 30 Trades, Professions On Hospital’s Payroll-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1957