Melville Avenue – A Place Called Home

The Wiik house soon after it was built. (Courtesy of Barbara Wiik Brierley) Grandfather Frank Neimi with grandson Richard Wiik. (Courtesy of Barbara Wiik Brierley) Melville Avenue is a dead … Continue reading Melville Avenue – A Place Called Home

49 Maple Street – The William Harlow Pond House

William H. Pond house circa 1990 (Souce: MACRIS database) William H Pond purchased this property with the buildings there on from Joseph Day and George B. Talbot in 1858. This … Continue reading 49 Maple Street – The William Harlow Pond House

Colonial & Georgian Revival

These “revival” styles became vastly popular at the turn of the century, and were popular from 1880 to 1955.  These styles emphasized academic replication of historical styles, most often European … Continue reading Colonial & Georgian Revival

Downtown Norwood In 1875

"One Pedestrian on the sidewalk on the right is the only person to be seen on the main street of Norwood in 1875. This was only three years after the … Continue reading Downtown Norwood In 1875

Roll of Honor

OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor

At 87, John Carroll remains an incredible public servant-This Day in Norwood History-February 21, 2015

John Carroll, shown during an MWRA board meeting, is "the quintessential public servant - the antithesis of the no-show hack." says Robert Thornton. Norwood's former town clerk and accountant. SUZANNE … Continue reading At 87, John Carroll remains an incredible public servant-This Day in Norwood History-February 21, 2015

Kline's Department Store

End of the Line For Kline’s Department Store-This Day In Norwood History-November 14, 1994

NORWOOD - The racks in Kline’s basement children’s clothing section were bare. Beneath the knotty pine wall panels in the men’s department, bargain hunters strolled along the thin carpets and … Continue reading End of the Line For Kline’s Department Store-This Day In Norwood History-November 14, 1994

The Story of Norwood’s Eiffel Tower-This Day In Norwood History-August 28, 1985

This Day In Norwood History-August 28, 1985-The Story of Norwood's Eiffel Tower

Closed For Coasting-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1957

For the protection of the children who like coasting, many of the Norwood streets have been closed. This group is gathered around the "Street Closed" sign at Walpole and Bond … Continue reading Closed For Coasting-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1957

Grade Schools To Be Closed During Storm Emergency-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 1948

Ordered Shut Down Until Further Notice To Keep Pupils Off Streets The cancellation of school sessions for elementary grade students until further notice was ordered at the organization meeting of … Continue reading Grade Schools To Be Closed During Storm Emergency-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 1948