Norwood: A History

by Patricia J Fanning

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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589731034
• ISBN13: 9781589731035
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 10.0"