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
The People Who Settled Swedeville
A view down Cedar Street. (photo by LLKearney) Initially, Swedeville appears to have been a multi-ethnic neighborhood; composed of German, Irish, Lithuanian, New England/Canadian, as well as families from … Continue reading The People Who Settled Swedeville
Development of the Swedeville Area
1888 Bird's Eye view map of the Chapel Street area. No houses had yet been constructed. Plans on file at the Norfolk County Deeds office in Dedham showing the layout … Continue reading Development of the Swedeville Area
This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957-Verne Inn Restored, Becomes Modern Funeral home
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 This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957-Verne Inn Restored, Becomes Modern Funeral home
This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948-Emmanuel Lutheran Church To Mark 50th Birthday This Year
Congregation Holds Annual Meeting — Special Message Delivered By Pastor Pointing out that the Emmanuel Lutheran Church this year marks its fiftieth anniversary, Dr. A. E. Rehnstrom, pastor, asked the … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948-Emmanuel Lutheran Church To Mark 50th Birthday This Year
This Day In Norwood History-January 3, 1929-MASSACHUSETTS’ NEW EXECUTIVE MANSION—THE ALLEN HOME AT NORWOOD
ALLENS WILL REMAIN AT NORWOOD WHERE BABY, FRANK JR, MAY THRIVE New Governor’s Son Has Elephants and Elephants And Mrs Allen Laughingly Wonders Why Oakview, home to Massachusetts Governor Frank … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-January 3, 1929-MASSACHUSETTS’ NEW EXECUTIVE MANSION—THE ALLEN HOME AT NORWOOD
This Day In Norwood History-December 20, 1909-Dedication of Swedish Evangelical Mission at Norwood Yesterday Morning, Afternoon and Evening.
SERVICES ALL DAY. REV AUGUST ERIKSON. NORWOOD, Dec 20- -The dedication services of the Swedish Evangelical Mission were held yesterday at the new church on Chapel st, and lasted throughout … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-December 20, 1909-Dedication of Swedish Evangelical Mission at Norwood Yesterday Morning, Afternoon and Evening.
This Day In Norwood History-December 18, 1942-FATHER OF 26 CHILDREN LEADS ALL OTHERS AT NORWOOD, TOWN OF LARGE FAMILIES
Highest Birth Rate in State, 32.3 Per 1000, Crowds Schools of Community and Makes Brood of 10 or A Dozen Not at All Unusual FIFTEEN NATIONALITIES AT BALCH SCHOOL, NORWOOD … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-December 18, 1942-FATHER OF 26 CHILDREN LEADS ALL OTHERS AT NORWOOD, TOWN OF LARGE FAMILIES
This Day in Norwood History- September 12-Norwood Sunday Schools Thoroughly Organized
Grace Episcopal Church EVERY CHILD IN SUNDAY SCHOOL. Town of 8000 Well Supplied With Church Buildings. New Ones Completed, and Two Under Way. Mon, Sep 12, 1910 – 16 · … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History- September 12-Norwood Sunday Schools Thoroughly Organized