The Ethnic Groups that Called South Norwood Home

South Norwood was a multi-ethnic neighborhood. Immigrants from Syria, Poland, Lithuania, and Italy first settled here; followed later by people from Portugal, Brazil, Egypt, and Ecuador. Like the residents of … Continue reading The Ethnic Groups that Called South Norwood Home

Selectmen Approve Plans For Construction Of Honor Roll-This Day In Norwood History-November 27, 1942

Sanction Honor Roll For Local Service Men Cost Of Board Estimated To Be Approximately $1300 The Norwood Roll of Honor as it looked on Norwood Town Common in 1943. Norwood's … Continue reading Selectmen Approve Plans For Construction Of Honor Roll-This Day In Norwood History-November 27, 1942

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

Pfc. Ralph E. Shackley Was In Sicilian Campaign

No Details Given Parents In War Department Telegram Pfc. Ralph E. Shackley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shackley, 83 East Cross Street, Norwood, was reported by the War Department … Continue reading Pfc. Ralph E. Shackley Was In Sicilian Campaign

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

Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham

Dr. Fogg Tells About First Church Erected In What Is Now Norwood The first finished church was located corner of Walpole and Winter Sts, South Dedham. The church was finished … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham

$12 A Week Feeds A Family Of Four-This Day In Norwood History-February 10, 1943

1943 Ad for A&P Supermarkets In spite of present high food prices, a family of four may obtain their nutritional needs on $12 a week. This requires, of course, careful … Continue reading $12 A Week Feeds A Family Of Four-This Day In Norwood History-February 10, 1943

“Tales Of Tyot”

by "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 … Continue reading “Tales Of Tyot”

Lemuel Dean – The First Merchant In Tyot Village

He Was Also A Notable Hunter And Collector. The Mere Mention Of "Lem” Dean’s Name Was Always Good For A Laugh In Old Days Says Win Everett 1895 Lemuel "Lem" … Continue reading Lemuel Dean – The First Merchant In Tyot Village

Decades-old Badge Gifted Back to Norwood Police Department-This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 2016

This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 2016-Decades-old badge gifted back to Norwood Police Department