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Norwood: A History
Norwood: A History
Norwood: A History
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Before Norwood, Massachusetts became a town in 1872, hardy settlers from Dedham left security and comfort behind and began building homes along the Neponset River and Hawes Brook. Living in an area still known as the South Parish, these hard-working citizens fought for their values in both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. The town encouraged industry and diversity, expanding its primarily agricultural base until the community could boast a stable, if ever changing, economy. Wealthy industrialists and working-class immigrants united to build this New England town and to foster its growth into the Norwood of today: a vital community that residents are proud to call home.

Norwood: A History recounts stories of the visionaries produced here, such as Captain Aaron Guild, who "left plough in furrow and oxen standing" to join the April 19, 1775, battle at Lexington. The formation and success of the Civic Association and the hospital were due to the perseverance of the public-spirited population, guided by the charismatic and driven George Willett. Readers will discover how athletics helped put Norwood on the map, from the polo fields of W. Cameron Forbes to the reign of Roll-Land as one of the country's premiere roller-skating arenas. As tales of years gone by give way to progress, Norwood: A History also looks ahead to new enterprises, which have followed in the footsteps of companies such as Winslow Brothers and Smith and the Norwood Press.

LanguageEnglish
Release dateOct 16, 2002
ISBN9781439630556
Norwood: A History
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Patricia J. Fanning

Local author and historian Patricia J. Fanning is a member and past president of the Norwood Historical Society, and this new study is evidence of her commitment to and enthusiasm for the past of this charming town. Fanning provides here an intimate view of the people, places, and events that comprise the story of a small town with a big heart. Evoking memories through both word and image, Norwood: A History is a permanent testament to a community unlike any other.

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