Your Year in Norwood’s Streets, Stories & Neighborhood History 2025 was the year Norwood’s neighborhoods took center stage. From South Norwood’s evolving streetscape to the deep roots of Swedeville and … Continue reading 2025 Norwood Historical Society Neighborhoods Wrapped
Norwood’s Town Square
A compilation of articles about the Town Square and the Surrounding Area https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/the-hook-is-born/ https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/downtown-norwood-country-village-to-modern-town-square/ https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/the-town-square/ https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/to-the-north-of-the-common-nahatan-street/ https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/to-the-east-of-the-common-central-street/ https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/to-the-west-of-the-common-washington-street/ https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/to-the-south-of-the-common-cottage-street/ https://youtu.be/DfYqWSbo0Fs 2021 Virtual Walking tour of Norwood's Town Square.
Market and Central Street Relocation
This September 1910 plan of John E. Smith's Estate shows a very different downtown area than we recognize today. At that time, Market street ran from Old Parish Cemetery to … Continue reading Market and Central Street Relocation
Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-October 2, 1993
Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1993
Veterans Monument Dedicated-This Day in Norwood History- September 15, 1991
The Norwood Veterans Monument Committee is holding a dedication ceremony for the monument today at noon. The theme of the 20-foot high “Protectors of the American Way” monument depicts our … Continue reading Veterans Monument Dedicated-This Day in Norwood History- September 15, 1991
Business Leaders Question “Anti-Commerce” Town Direction-August 15, 1989
Following a 2-2 selectmen vote denying a food license for a $1 million Taco Bell on Route 1, the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce warned of an anti-business trend.
South Norwood Committee Seeks Private Funding to Clean Landmark Railroad Bridges-June 26, 1981
Faced with tight Proposition 2½ limits, South Norwood look to private donors to clean soot and graffiti off historic stone railroad spans.
Summerfest Strikes Up Wednesday-June 25, 1981
Facing strict tax expenditure caps, local arts organizers scrap children's Saturday programming to save the weekly town common music series.
Honor Roll Committee Meets Tonight-This Day in Norwood History-October 21, 1943
Honor Roll Committee Meets Tonight-This Day in Norwood History-October 21, 1943