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.
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To the East of the Common – Central Street
Central Street "Park" (photo GoogleEarth) To the west of the town square is Central Street, which during the summer months becomes an extension of the town square. Since the COVID … Continue reading To the East of the Common – Central Street
To the South of the Common – Cottage Street
A view of the Cottage Street Extension. The large brick building on the right is the Folan Building and it faces Washington St. Note dinners are enjoying outdoor seating at … Continue reading To the South of the Common – Cottage Street
To the West of the Common – Washington Street
Before and after photo of 615 Washington st., showing the Apollo Function Facilities (2013), now the location of the Heritage Baptist Church (2023) Washington Street is the main thoroughfare through … Continue reading To the West of the Common – Washington Street
The Town Square
A postcard showing the Norwood House The current Town Square, or Common, was envisioned by George Willet to be a central business district framed by the Town Hall and the … Continue reading The Town Square
To the North of the Common – Nahatan Street
North of the Town Square is Nahatan Street. Running directionally east to west, it was originally laid out in the early 1800s, to be the main road between Medfield and … Continue reading To the North of the Common – Nahatan Street
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
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The Issue Of Video Licenses-June 9, 1981
In June 1981, Norwood officials crack down on incoming electronic amusement requests, fearing a "video fever" arcade atmosphere downtown.