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The Printing Industry of Norwood: A Lasting Indelible “Ink” Mark in the Pages of Norwood’s History
This exhibit explores the history of Norwood’s printing industry and some of the changes that transpired because of these industries, but it becomes the story of people who made a difference in their community.
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A Timeline: Norwood and a Nation
From the end of the Civil War to the Stock Market crash of 1929, what was happening in Norwood reflects what was happening in the United States, with the US … Continue reading A Timeline: Norwood and a Nation
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Come To Norwood!
“The growth of any town or city is largely dependent on the character and expansive abilities of its industries and the character of the labor which these industries employ. Intelligent … Continue reading Come To Norwood!
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How to Grow a Town
In March of 1893, The Norwood Business Association was formed by Judge John C. Lane, its goal was to find ways to bring new businesses and home-seekers to Norwood. This … Continue reading How to Grow a Town
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The Norwood Press
“The buildings of the Norwood Press are at last an assured fact. The idea which elaborated itself in the councils of the Business Association has changed from a fancy into … Continue reading The Norwood Press
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When 3 makes 1: The Companies of the Norwood Press
The success of the Norwood Press was due to the three independent companies that made up this partnership, J.S. Cushing & Co., Berwick and Smith, and E. Fleming & Co. … Continue reading When 3 makes 1: The Companies of the Norwood Press
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Movers & Shakers of the Norwood Press
The Norwood Press was three separate companies, and each company had its own an owner/president. Each of these men, who founded very successful companies, came from humble beginnings. Two even … Continue reading Movers & Shakers of the Norwood Press
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The Plimpton Press: “Perfect Book Making in its Entirety”
“Perfect Book Making in its Entirety” was a slogan the Plimpton Press used in an advertisement they placed in a 1912 edition of The Publishers Weekly, hoping to attract customers … Continue reading The Plimpton Press: “Perfect Book Making in its Entirety”
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The Plimpton Bros.
Herbert and Howard Plimpton were brothers who were in business together. Their father died when they were little boys so they were raised by their single mother. They grew up … Continue reading The Plimpton Bros.
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Lock-Outs, Walk-Outs & Strikes
Both the presses in Norwood took a great deal of consideration to create a nice working environment, and because of this, they probably thought they were a great place to … Continue reading Lock-Outs, Walk-Outs & Strikes
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