Lucky 7 - "The Hook", Norwood Center - Norwood, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member NorStar
N 42° 11.670 W 071° 12.030
19T E 318311 N 4673715
There are several things of note in the center of Norwood, once known as "The Hook."
Waymark Code: WMW4MW
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/09/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
Views: 3

Norwood Center, in the early days when this area was still part of the town of Dedham as the South Parish, was a place where two turnpike roads diverged. At a tavern was a hook where horse reigns were placed to park horses. That hook gave the area the name, "The Hook." Since then, the area has changed considerably. The tavern, and thus, the hook, is gone. The roads have been rearranged and added. Of course, buildings have been built, including an unusual building for the town hall. This waymark provides just a sampling of the things that can be found in the center.

The Seven:

2. Buildings - orwood Central Fire Station - Norwood, MA, Converted Firehouses,WMVVE0, , Visit - This former firehouse is now a cafe.

4. Culture - Protectors of the American Way - Norwood, MA, Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures, WM7KWZ, Visit - The statue is at the corner of Washington Street and Nahatan Street.

6. History - Norwood Memorial Municipal Building - Norwood, MA, U.S. National Register of Historic Places, WM7KFT, Visit - The town hall looks more like a cathedral as it has a four-spired tower that holds a carillon.

8. Monuments - Protectors of the American Way Monument - Norwood, MA, Non-Specific War Memorials, WM7KX1, Visit - This monument honors all veterans from the town of Norwood, and features bronze sculptures of a family as well as representatives from each branch of the military.

9. Nature - Norwood Town Common - Norwood, MA, Municipal Parks and Plazas, WMTC24, Visit - Norwood Town Common is a typical square grassy area with a bandstand and a few monuments.

12. Signs - Cardinal Richard Cushing - St. Catherine of Siena School - Norwood, MA, Coats of Arms, WMQC59, Visit - This colorful coat of arms is visible from Washington Street.

13. Structures - Norwood Common Gazebo - Norwood, MA, Gazebos, WM7KPV, Visit - The gazebo serves as a bandstand as well as a focal point for the common.
Department Number, Category Name, and Waymark Code:
2. Converted Firehouses,WMVVE0 4. Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures, WM7KWZ 6. National Register of Historic Places, WM7KFT 8. Non-Specific War Memorials, WM7KX1 9. Municipal Parks and Plazas, WMTC24 12. Coats of Arms, WMQC59 13. Gazebos, WM7KPV


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