This Day In Norwood History

Day House Guided Tour – June 25, 2023

Please join us for a guided tour of the F. Holland Day House on Sunday between 1:00-3:00 p.m.

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Wonderful Women of Norwood-Anna R. Ellis

The Norwood Historical Society would like to present Anna R. Ellis as a Wonderful Woman of Norwood. Anna Rachel Ellis was born in Norwood to John and Harriet Ellis on July 5, 1877. She … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood-Anna R. Ellis

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Membership & Donations

Donations The Norwood Historical Society is the repository of information about Norwood’s history and is headquartered in the F. Holland Day House, the first structure in Norwood to be listed … Continue reading Membership & Donations

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Norwood’s Living History-Post War Norwood

Norwood's Living History-Post War Norwood The dream of “home” that sustained so many soldiers during the long war years began to take tangible form when the war was finally over.

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Norwood’s Living History-Roaring Twenties, Depression and World War II

The seat of town government found a magnificent now home when the Memorial Municipal Building was dedicated on Sunday, November 11, 1928. The bells of the Tilton Carillon pealed forth … Continue reading Norwood’s Living History-Roaring Twenties, Depression and World War II

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Norwood’s Living History-Study Town Planning

At the annual town meeting on March 1, 1909, a committee was formed to investigate the financial condition of the town. This committee consisted of George F. Willett, chairman, the … Continue reading Norwood’s Living History-Study Town Planning

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Norwood’s Living History-The Presses And Immigration

The last great industrial growth of the Hook was the coming of the presses to Norwood. The dedication of the Berwick and Smith Press in 1891 marked the end to … Continue reading Norwood’s Living History-The Presses And Immigration

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Norwood’s Living History-Independence

In this atmosphere, the frictions between Dedham and its South Parish, which had been building since 1734, finally set off the fuse of separation. The crux of the problem was … Continue reading Norwood’s Living History-Independence

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Norwood’s Living History-Manufacturing Begins

In 1849, the sound of pick and shovel on the Norfolk County Railroad re-awakened agricultural South Dedham to its industrial possibilities, and the town began to become a manufacturing center. … Continue reading Norwood’s Living History-Manufacturing Begins

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Norwood’s Living History-“The Hook” Is Born

ln 1806, when the Norfolk and Bristol turnpike was laid down along present Washington Street, it brought even more business to the tavern. This area around the tavern came to … Continue reading Norwood’s Living History-“The Hook” Is Born