A Life of Service and Faith On April 30, 2023, the town of Norwood, Massachusetts, suddenly lost a dedicated community leader, family man, and professional with the unexpected passing of … Continue reading In Memoriam-Gary M. Lee
Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of March 2023
We want to know- what was your favorite story this month? Here are the top posts for March 2023: March 3, 1955-Peter Makarewicz Goes on Trial Next Monday in Murder … Continue reading Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of March 2023
4 Bullard Street – The Francis M. Baker House
The Francis Baker house circa 1900. Francis M. Baker bought this home lot in 1857 from his father, Joel M. Baker, which was originally a portion of his house lot. … Continue reading 4 Bullard Street – The Francis M. Baker House
24 Cottage Street – The George B. Talbot/L. Waldo Bigelow House
The Talbot/Bigelow house, circa 1990 (Source: MACRIS database) George B. Talbot built this Italianate style house for himself around 1855. Originally this house was on the corner of Cottage and … Continue reading 24 Cottage Street – The George B. Talbot/L. Waldo Bigelow House
Builders and Developers of Christian Hill
A 1858 map of Christian Hill, shows that Nahatan Street has become well settled, but the Christian Hill neighborhood is just beginning to be developed. Over its first thirty years, … Continue reading Builders and Developers of Christian Hill
Norwood Hospital Demolition-October 2, 2022- Plimpton Building
Over the last several days, the first building built for hospital purposes in the town of Norwood, the Plimpton building, was demolished. The building was constructed in 1926, and named … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Demolition-October 2, 2022- Plimpton Building
Norwood Hospital Demolition-October 2, 2022- Plimpton Building
Over the last several days, the first building built for hospital purposes in the town of Norwood, the Plimpton building, was demolished. The building was constructed in 1926, and named … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Demolition-October 2, 2022- Plimpton Building
Wonderful Women of Norwood-Maude Alice Shattuck
Wonderful Women of Norwood-Maude Alice Shattuck
Wonderful Women of Norwood: Anna Groote 
Anna Groote was active in Norwood's Germantown community and helped many recent immigrants into the neighborhood. A photo of Anna Groote at the Wilson Street Hospital. This photo is from … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood: Anna Groote