Thomas O. Metcalf Celebrates 80th Birthday-This Day in Norwood History- September 30, 1929

Thomas O. Metcalf Celebrates 80th Birthday-This Day in Norwood History- September 30, 1929

This Day in Norwood History- September 9, 1901-New Methodist Episcopal Church Dedicated

This Day in Norwood History- September 9, 1901-New Methodist Episcopal Church Dedicated

This Day in Norwood History- August 18, 1906-Purifying The Neponset River

This Day in Norwood History- August 18, 1906-Purifying The Neponset River

This Day In Norwood History-June 16, 1902-Lawrence Kuld of Norwood Has Worked at Winslow Tannery for 50 Years

June 16, 1902-Lawrence Kuld of Norwood Has Worked at Winslow Tannery for 50 Years

This Day in Norwood History-June 7, 1901-Lyman Smith’s Sons Becomes Winslow Bros & Smith

Lyman Smith’s Sons Co. have this week issued notices to the trade announcing a change in the name of the firm to “Winslow Bros. & Smith Co.” and that on … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-June 7, 1901-Lyman Smith’s Sons Becomes Winslow Bros & Smith

1930 German Residents of Bullard St., Walpole (second half)

The Doderer House (photo by LLKearney) #166 Bullard – The home of Carl Doderer Carl Gotlieb Doderer was born 31 Aug 1874 in Backnang, Baden, Germany and died 28 Nov … Continue reading 1930 German Residents of Bullard St., Walpole (second half)

1930 German Residents of Bullard St., Walpole (first half)

The Stampfl House (photo by LLKearney) #276  Bullard Street – The home of John Stamphl, John Stampfl was born 27 Jan 1889 Tiefenthal, Gottshee, and died 1980 Walpole. He was … Continue reading 1930 German Residents of Bullard St., Walpole (first half)

1930 German Residents on Walpole Street (first half)

#654 Walpole - Home of George Readel (Readel/Riedel) George J. Readel, born 30 May 1870 South Dedham; died 31 Oct 1947 Norwood. He was the son of William Balthazar Readel … Continue reading 1930 German Residents on Walpole Street (first half)

1930 German Residents of Walpole Street (second half)

The Sigmund House (photo by LLKearney) #512 Walpole - Home of Emil Sigmund Emil Edward Sigmund, was born 16 Feb 1896 Tiefenthal, Gottschee; died 22 Mar 1948 Norwood. He was … Continue reading 1930 German Residents of Walpole Street (second half)

History of the Germantown Area

Long before South Dedham became Norwood, there was industry here supported by immigrants from many countries. One of the first industries was the Willard Everett Furniture factory, located approximately where … Continue reading History of the Germantown Area