There were women who worked in the printing presses in Norwood. A few had positions in management, but most worked on the floor. Clara Berwick, Jane Williams and Ligia Carlson … Continue reading Women on the Front Lines
End of an Era
For over eighty years, Norwood’s printing industry was an important part of the fabric of the town. It not only made the town known as the printing center of the … Continue reading End of an Era
Bibliography & Sources
Bibliography: Alberta, Paul M. Inside Norwood. Norwood, MA: The Town of Norwood, 1994 “Binding Books by Hand Pays Well After Time.” The International Bookbinder: a Journal Devoted to the Interests … Continue reading Bibliography & Sources
Ethnic Enclaves
Map of Norwood showing the various ethnic enclaves (Courtesy of Claire Kearney) The Wiik Family Home on Melvile Ave. in Swedeville (Courtesy of Barbara Wiik Brierley) Many of Norwood's new … Continue reading Ethnic Enclaves
A Multi-Cultural Community Grows
In 1872, Norwood was still largely an agricultural community; many of the leaders of the new town of Norwood felt it was imperative for the town to grow its tax … Continue reading A Multi-Cultural Community Grows
A Benevolent Community
Many people moved to Norwood to fill a growing labor need. Norwood soon became a town that was not only culturally, but economically diverse. Norwood’s industrialists' wealth grew significantly and … Continue reading A Benevolent Community
Progressives Change Norwood
“Wealthy industrialists and working-class immigrants united to build this New England town and to foster growth into the Norwood of Today: a vital community that residents are proud to … Continue reading Progressives Change Norwood
George H. Morrill Company (The Inkworks)
"The enterprise which Samuel Morrill started in a single kettle, producing a few pounds daily, was a pioneer in the manufacturing of printing ink in New England and became on … Continue reading George H. Morrill Company (The Inkworks)
Extra! Extra! The Norwood Messenger
The Village Hall. The Ambrose brothers ran their press from this building. (from the collection of the Norwood Historical Society) The Ambrose brothers, Alfred (1866-1924), Willard (1873-1936), and Edward (1876-1898) … Continue reading Extra! Extra! The Norwood Messenger
We Got Ya Covered! Managers of Holliston Mills.
Over the years Holliston Mills had several dynamic leaders at its helm. The first managers were brothers, Herbert and Howard Plimpton, after the death of Howard, their nephew, Henry Plimpton … Continue reading We Got Ya Covered! Managers of Holliston Mills.