In celebration of Norwood's 150th Anniversary, the Norwood Historical Society would like to pay homage to the "wonderful women" of our town’s history. These women contributed to the building and … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood
Wonderful Women of Norwood: Ann Elizabeth Tanneyhill
Ann E. Tanneyhill By Norwood Historical Society Board Members Laurie Kearney, Linda Rau and Karen DeNapoli To commemorate Black History Month and to honor the first Black woman from Norwood … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood: Ann Elizabeth Tanneyhill
The Tanneyhill & Diggs Families
Using photos donated or loaned to the Society’s Archives and published records, here is the storyof the Tanneyhill & Diggs families, prominent Black families both in Norwood and beyond.
1890’s Wallpaper Reproduced For the F Holland Day House-This Day In Norwood History-March 12, 1998
A subtle treasure During a recent restoration of pioneer photographer Fred Holland Day’s home in Norwood, project workers came across quite a find: original rolls of 1890s wallpapers, stored by … Continue reading 1890’s Wallpaper Reproduced For the F Holland Day House-This Day In Norwood History-March 12, 1998
Norwood Oasis in Tension Era-This Day In Norwood History-June 8, 1968
HENRY DIGGS, MEMBER NORWOOD SCHOOL BOARDRecord American Photo, Ray Lussier In Norwood, Henry and Irma Diggs are members of a minority whose work has won them the admiration and respect … Continue reading Norwood Oasis in Tension Era-This Day In Norwood History-June 8, 1968
Ann Tanneyhill Featured In May Charm Magazine-This Day in Norwood History-April 18, 1957
MISS ANN TANNEYHILL, Vocational Guidance Director for the National Urban League, pictured above as seen in the May '57 Issue of Charm Magazine. Miss Tanneyhlll is the current subject of … Continue reading Ann Tanneyhill Featured In May Charm Magazine-This Day in Norwood History-April 18, 1957
Ann Tanneyhill Writes Script For National Radio Program-This Day In Norwood History-March 16, 1943
Former Local Woman Prominent In Social Work Ann Tanneyhill Ann Tanneyhill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Tanneyhill of 32 Day Street. Norwood has written the script and arranged … Continue reading Ann Tanneyhill Writes Script For National Radio Program-This Day In Norwood History-March 16, 1943
Unwanted “Eavesdroppers” On Very Bad “Bee-havior”-This Day in Norwood History-July 14, 1939
This Day in Norwood History-July 14, 1939-Unwanted “Eavesdroppers" On Very Bad “Bee-havior”
Many Bequests In Will of F Holland Day-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1933
Dedham Society and Servants Among Legatees Fred Holland Day The will of Fred Holland Day, last of a well-known old family of this town, who died on Nov 2, has … Continue reading Many Bequests In Will of F Holland Day-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1933
Norwood Historical Society Founded-This Day In Norwood History-February 14, 1907
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 history, and give … Continue reading Norwood Historical Society Founded-This Day In Norwood History-February 14, 1907