1831 Map of South Dedham In 1872, when Norwood was established, the Guild Square area had been settled with homes and businesses for well over a hundred years, although much … Continue reading Development of the Guild Square Area
Tales Of Tyot-Introduction
Tyot (or "Tiot") Was the Indian Name for the Territory Which Became Norwood, Massachusetts. It Meant "Place-Surrounded-by-Waters" The following sketches, originally printed in the Norwood Messenger, embody much of the … Continue reading Tales Of Tyot-Introduction
1923 Planning Board Report-Vicinity of High Bridge
The complicated and dangerous arrangement of roadways, railway tracks for electric and steam cars, in combination with a narrow underpass in the High Bridge district illustrates forcibly the costly results … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Vicinity of High Bridge
Norwood Leads Area In Home Building In 1961-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1962
With the town of Norwood chalking up another 2 1/2 million dollar year in home-building during 1961, the five-town area showed a total of $7,792,460 compared with $8,270,510 a year … Continue reading Norwood Leads Area In Home Building In 1961-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1962
Norwood 25 Years Ahead Of Dedham In Master Planning-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948
But Many Phases Of Shurcliff Report Never Carried Out Here The neighboring town of Dedham has received the spotlight of publicity since the appearance, four weeks ago, of an Attractive … Continue reading Norwood 25 Years Ahead Of Dedham In Master Planning-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948
Pfc. John E. Johnson Is Commended For Work In Korea-This Day in Norwood History-January 21, 1948
Pfc. John E. Johnson Is Commended For Work In Korea Private First Class John E. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E Johnson of 58 East Cross street, was … Continue reading Pfc. John E. Johnson Is Commended For Work In Korea-This Day in Norwood History-January 21, 1948
Land Available For Expansion Of Highland Cemetery-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948
This aerial photo of Highland Cemetery was taken in September of 1922. Winter street can be seen at the top right corner, and the neighborhoods of the"Tree streets" would not … Continue reading Land Available For Expansion Of Highland Cemetery-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948
Norwood Historian, Willard “Win” Everett, Dies-This Day In Norwood History-November 9, 1947
Norwood Historian, Willard "Win" Everett, Dies-This Day In Norwood History-November 9, 1947
Norwood Sheet Metal Works In New Quarters On Route 1-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1946
The Norwood Sheet Metal Works has moved to new quarters on Route 1 near East Cross street where complete heating and air conditioning service is now available to the people … Continue reading Norwood Sheet Metal Works In New Quarters On Route 1-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1946
Selectmen Delay Vote On Beacon Lot Until Chairman Butters Returns From Illness-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944
The Beacon School Town Has Offer For Corner Lot; Future Library Plans Involved An interesting conflict of responsibilities developed last night at a conference between the trustees of the Morrill … Continue reading Selectmen Delay Vote On Beacon Lot Until Chairman Butters Returns From Illness-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944