Chapel Court lot plans showing names of lot owners (Norfolk County Deeds) By the early 1900s, the Finns began arriving in a steady stream and settling in Norwood. In February … Continue reading Chapel Court – Finnish Hall
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
Settling into Business in East Walpole:
“The Neponset River rises in Foxborough and enters Walpole at the extreme south corner, and takes a northerly course to the centre, then changes to an easterly course, and enters … Continue reading Settling into Business in East Walpole:
🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry
From Gridiron Glory to Community Tradition — A Norwood Perspective 📜 Introduction Every Thanksgiving morning, before the turkey hits the oven, Norwood residents gather with unmatched anticipation—not just for family … Continue reading 🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry
Wonderful Women of Norwood: Anna Smith Day
Anna Smith Day (photo taken by her son, F. Holland Day) Anna (Smith) Day was born in 1836 in South Dedham to Lyman Smith and Melinda (Guild) Smith. She was … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood: Anna Smith Day
1947 – History of The Norwood Historical Society
Norwood Historical Society In 1901 the Norwood Literary Society voted “that an effort should be made to form a Norwood Historical Society, while we people among us to tell its … Continue reading 1947 – History of The Norwood Historical Society
Norwood High Opens Communications Through TV-December 1, 1991
Course provides on-air education from school studio Student anchors read the news as other students handle the production of “Norwood High School News.” NORWOOD-At 7:30 a.m. Katy Kale, a high … Continue reading Norwood High Opens Communications Through TV-December 1, 1991
Norwood Heads to Court with Auto Dealer Ernie Boch-October 17, 1990
Dealership Dispute Headed to Norfolk Superior Court After five weeks of stalled negotiations and failed attempts to reach an out-of-court compromise, the town of Norwood is officially preparing to face … Continue reading Norwood Heads to Court with Auto Dealer Ernie Boch-October 17, 1990
Norwood Dominates Needham 24-0 to Remain Unbeaten-October 17, 1983
Wenstrom and Mustangs Stifle Rockets The Norwood High School football team put on a masterclass in all-phases dominance on a crisp autumn Saturday, defeating Needham 24-0 to improve their stellar … Continue reading Norwood Dominates Needham 24-0 to Remain Unbeaten-October 17, 1983
Norwood Board Weighs Alternatives For Two Lyman Place Houses-October 17, 1973
Rewritten Narrative Feature A Town Divided Over Municipal Property The future of two Lyman Place houses—purchased by Town Meeting for $25,000—remains completely unresolved following a tense and ultimately inconclusive joint … Continue reading Norwood Board Weighs Alternatives For Two Lyman Place Houses-October 17, 1973