The industrialization of Norwood is the most significant and distinctive feature of its history. Beginning in the mid-19th century, local tanneries, printing presses, ink manufacturers and other industries helped transform … Continue reading Industries
Dean Street to Oolah Avenue
The Temple building today is home to a business (photo: Google Street View) Temple Shaare Tefilah – 935 Washington Street Although this building is located about a quarter of a … Continue reading Dean Street to Oolah Avenue
Points of Interest: South Norwood’s Changing Street Scape
Map of South Norwood showing were some of the major employers were located. An easy walk away. (Source: Mapcarta.com - edited by LLKearney) To travel from one end of South … Continue reading Points of Interest: South Norwood’s Changing Street Scape
Chapel Street: A Main Road with a Long History
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
Wonderful Women of Norwood-Maude Alice Shattuck
Wonderful Women of Norwood-Maude Alice Shattuck
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
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
Sheepskins Processed At Tannery In One Year Would Stretch 2100 Miles-This Day In Norwood History-August 4, 1949
INDUSTRIAL NORWOOD (This is the second installment of an article on Norwood Industries by Robert A Chadbourne appearing in the current issue of “Industry,'* official spokesman for the Associated. Industries … Continue reading Sheepskins Processed At Tannery In One Year Would Stretch 2100 Miles-This Day In Norwood History-August 4, 1949
Frederick Nielsen Announces Purchase of the Ambrose Press-This Day In Norwood History-July 30, 1946
This Day In Norwood History-July 30, 1946-Frederick Nielsen Announces Purchase of the Ambrose Press
Pvt. Lawrence O’Brien Is Missing In Europe-This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1945
Pvt. Lawrence O'Brien, 29. one of four brothers in the service, has been missing in action in France since January 23rd, according to a telegram received yesterday from the War … Continue reading Pvt. Lawrence O’Brien Is Missing In Europe-This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1945