South Norwood was a multi-ethnic neighborhood. Immigrants from Syria, Poland, Lithuania, and Italy first settled here; followed later by people from Portugal, Brazil, Egypt, and Ecuador. Like the residents of … Continue reading The Ethnic Groups that Called South Norwood Home
The Winslow School and Beyond
A section of the 1876 map of Winslow Park which also show some of the Winslow homes. From the corner of Cedar Street down to Walpole Street is not actually … Continue reading The Winslow School and Beyond
Norwood Historian, Willard “Win” Everett, Dies-This Day In Norwood History-November 9, 1947
Norwood Historian, Willard "Win" Everett, Dies-This Day In Norwood History-November 9, 1947
Emily Henry Bush to Tell Private Lives of Film Stars At Day House-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1947
Emily Henry Bush If you want to see a gal who did the impossible in that most impossible of places, Hollywood, and photographed it in color, you can hear her … Continue reading Emily Henry Bush to Tell Private Lives of Film Stars At Day House-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1947
Solemn Rites Mark Armistice Day-This Day in Norwood History-November 11, 1946
Large Crowd Participates In Exercises Here ARMISTICE DAY was observed with solemn rites in Norwood yesterday as veterans of two wars marked the end of hostilities against aggressor foes. Here … Continue reading Solemn Rites Mark Armistice Day-This Day in Norwood History-November 11, 1946
Movement Underway Here For Public Kindergarten-This Day in Norwood History-November 7, 1946
Movement Underway Here For Public Kindergarten-This Day in Norwood History-November 7, 1946
Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Vintage ice skate in the collection at the Norwood Historical Society By WIN EVERETT This yarn is not Written for the youth of today. It is dedicated to the kids … Continue reading Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Retiring Librarian Miss Jane Hewett Presented With Antique Ring By Friends-This Day in Norwood History-April 14, 1939
In the charming setting of historic Day House amidst a profusion of floral decorations, friends of Miss Jane Hewett in the Norwood Historical Society and the Norwood Literary Club tendered … Continue reading Retiring Librarian Miss Jane Hewett Presented With Antique Ring By Friends-This Day in Norwood History-April 14, 1939
WIn Everett’s Tales of Tyot-“THE SIX GEORGES” —PLUS JOHN AND DICK
George F Willett (Norwood Historical Society) After Living In Norwood For Eighty Years, John Gillooly Picks The Six Men Who Led In The Town's Development—Each Named "George” Eighty years ago, … Continue reading WIn Everett’s Tales of Tyot-“THE SIX GEORGES” —PLUS JOHN AND DICK
Tales of Tyot-Colonial School Masters of Tiot-This Day in Norwood History-February 12, 1935
The Trail of Norwood’s School System from 1738 to the Revolution By WIN EVERETT Eight years after the original Proprietors of Dedham pushed their canoes ashore on the bank of … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-Colonial School Masters of Tiot-This Day in Norwood History-February 12, 1935