A chaotic post‑Fourth week in Norwood brings a 19‑7 ball‑field thrashing, runaway horse disasters, and a ban on foot‑powered sidewalk speedsters.
F Holland Day House Tour-The Colonial Room
(“BLUE ROOM” (in 1893 inventory) Fred Holland Day referred to this room as “The Colonial Room” and initially housed his collection of local history artifacts and objects here. Later the … Continue reading F Holland Day House Tour-The Colonial Room
75 Day Street – The Joseph & Hannah (Rhoades) Day House
The Joseph Day house, circa 1990 (Source: MACRIS database) Joseph Day had Tyler Thayer build this Italianate style house in 1855 for him and his family. The house can be … Continue reading 75 Day Street – The Joseph & Hannah (Rhoades) Day House
49 Maple Street – The William Harlow Pond House
William H. Pond house circa 1990 (Souce: MACRIS database) William H Pond purchased this property with the buildings there on from Joseph Day and George B. Talbot in 1858. This … Continue reading 49 Maple Street – The William Harlow Pond House
Stick Style
The predominant form of the stick style was a front facing gable with a steeply pitched roof and were prevalent from 1860 to 1890. There were often cross gables or … Continue reading Stick Style
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
Lyman Waldo Bigelow & Sons
Lyman Waldo Bigelow: From Boxborough Roots to Norwood Pioneer Lyman Waldo Bigelow was born in Boxborough, Massachusetts, on March 7, 1828. Raised in Boxborough and nearby Groton, he received a … Continue reading Lyman Waldo Bigelow & Sons
Tales of Tyot- Win Everett Gets Letters
Old Residents Give Their Versions Of Incidents In His Stories The following interesting letter comes to Win Everett from Mr. James R. Vance. Also some pertinent comments from Miss Sarah … Continue reading Tales of Tyot- Win Everett Gets Letters
Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham
Dr. Fogg Tells About First Church Erected In What Is Now Norwood The first finished church was located corner of Walpole and Winter Sts, South Dedham. The church was finished … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham
Lemuel Dean – The First Merchant In Tyot Village
He Was Also A Notable Hunter And Collector. The Mere Mention Of "Lem” Dean’s Name Was Always Good For A Laugh In Old Days Says Win Everett 1895 Lemuel "Lem" … Continue reading Lemuel Dean – The First Merchant In Tyot Village