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
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
One Hurt, 14 Flee As Flames Sweep Apartment And Business Block-This Day in Norwood History-October 23, 1944
One Hurt, 14 Flee As Flames Sweep Apartment And Business Block-This Day in Norwood History-October 23, 1944
Flames Wipe Out Downtown Block-This Day in Norwood History-October 12, 1944
Flames Wipe Out Downtown Block-This Day in Norwood History-October 12, 1944