This Day in Norwood History-August 6, 1959-Novice Swimmer Aids Man Stricken In Water

This Day in Norwood History-August 6, 1959-Novice Swimmer Aids Man Stricken In Water

This Day in Norwood History-February 21, 1950-Citizens of Tomorrow

Top row left to right): Linda Rediker, 211 Winslow avenue, Kenneth Jordan, 174 N Street, Walpole, and Nancy Folan, 73 Winslow avenue. Bottom row (same order): Lorraine Moir, 335 Winter … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 21, 1950-Citizens of Tomorrow

Italianate

The Italianate style was prevalent from 1840 to 1880, and like the Greek Revival, frequently has pedimented gables on columns at the front entry and is defined by simple but … Continue reading Italianate

12 Vernon Street – The Joel Metcalf Baker House

Joel Baker house, circa 1900, when it was still situated on Washington Street (Norwood Historical Society collection) Joel M. Baker bought this house lot in 1854 from Joseph Day. It … Continue reading 12 Vernon Street – The Joel Metcalf Baker House

120 Vernon Street – The Daniel P.  Pond House

The Daniel P. Pond house circa 1990 (Source: MACRIS database) Daniel P Pond bought this empty house lot in 1861 from Joseph Day, Lyman Smith and Joel M Baker, and … Continue reading 120 Vernon Street – The Daniel P.  Pond House

Greek Revival

The Greek Revival style was prevalent 1840 to 1880. This style is easily recognizable due to its bold features and prevalence in institutional, civic, and residential architecture and was at … Continue reading Greek Revival

15 Vernon Street- The Lyman Smith House

The Lyman Smith house today. (photo by LLKearney) Lyman Smith house before it was moved from Washington St to Vernon Street. Lyman Smith bought this piece of property from Joseph … Continue reading 15 Vernon Street- The Lyman Smith House

98-100 Vernon Street – The Tyler Thayer House

Tyler Thayer house circa 1990 (Source: MACRIS database) Tyler Thayer bought this large lot of land in 1855 from Joseph Day and built his Greek Revival/Italianate house. Originally, this lot … Continue reading 98-100 Vernon Street – The Tyler Thayer House

128 Vernon Street – The Augusts P Stockbridge House

Augustus Stockbridge house circa 1990 (Source: MACRIS database) Augustus P. Stockbridge bought a quarter of an acre house lot from Joseph Day, Joel M. Baker and Lyman Smith and built … Continue reading 128 Vernon Street – The Augusts P Stockbridge House

Queen Anne

The Queen Anne style was prevalent from 1880 to 1910 and is an exuberant style.  The asymmetrical forms are emphasized by bay windows, towers, insets, projections, and porches.  Roof lines … Continue reading Queen Anne