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Beginning with the restoration
and interpretation of the Morton Morton House on Darby Creek and
systematically evaluating other significant historic sites, the
Norwood Historical Society will become a continuously evolving repository
for the history of the Borough of Norwood. Our vision is to be a
vehicle for educational and cultural time travel to the past, present
and beyond.
About
Us
The Norwood Historical Society, Inc. is a relatively young organization
having its start in 1999. The organization is a private non-profit
foundation incorporated within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Monthly meetings are held at 7 p.m. Meetings are held in the historic Morton Morton House except during January, February & March when they are held in the Norwood Municipal Building (See directions
below).


Officers:
2011-2012
Judy Anastasi, President
Bob Williams, Vice President
Judy Williams, Secretary
Maureen Olphert, Treasurer
George Fieo, CPA, Financial Secretary
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Executive
Committee:
Frank Boyle, Historian
Judy Williams
Rich Paul
Jackie Sallade
Bill Olphert
Helene Agnew |


The Morton Morton House is located at the confluence of the Darby and Muckinpates Creeks. Secluded and hidden in a residential area of the Borough
of Norwood, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The House was built around 1750 by Morton Morton (1701-1781) a great grandson of Marten Martenson who settled in "New Sweden" in
1654. Morton Morton was first cousin to John Morton, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
The Morton
Morton House was owned by Morton's decendents until 1873, then became
home to various families until it was abandoned in the 1930s. The
Borough of Norwood owns the Morton Morton House. The Morton Morton
House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The
exterior of the Morton Morton House underwent extensive restoration
completed in October 2005. Stage 2, restoration of the interior
of the House, is underway. Fundraising for the interior restoration
has begun. Donations of $50 or more are acknowledged by placing
the donor's name and location, or a phrase in memory of (a loved
one's name) on a Benefactor's Plaque installed in the formal room
of the Morton Morton House. Donations are tax-deductible and greatly
appreciated. Interested parties may call Judy Anastasi, president
at 610-583-3002.
To read more history on not only Norwood but also Ridley Township please visit Ridley Township History's website.


Directions to the Morton Morton House:
(Coming from Route 420)
Take Route 13 Chester Pike (North) to "The Arch of Norwood"
at Winona Avenue. Make a right follow East Winona Avenue down to
the bottom of the hill. Bear right along the park, keeping the park
on your left. Continue on Winona Avenue until homes appear on your
left. The entrance to the Morton Morton House is just past the fourth
set of twin homes. Take a left and follow the road down to the right,
bear left when you come to the "V" in the road and follow
that back to the Morton Morton House. See map below
if you need more help. Enjoy your visit.
Visitations:
Each summer starting June to the last week of September, the Morton Morton
House will be open to the public for tours on Sunday afternoons
from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. excluding Labor Day weekend. Admission is
free; donations are very much appreciated and will be used to continue
the restoration of the Morton Morton House.
Additional tours can be arranged by calling the Norwood Borough Office at
610-586-5800.
2011 Activities and Events:
Normally our events appear on local cable stations, Comcast 10, RCN 52, Interboro school news station 11, in Town Talk and Delaware County Daily Times and our website www.norwoodpahistorical.org
The Norwood Historical Society, Inc. presented their first Historical Preservation
Award at the December 6, 2010 holiday party to Mr. & Mrs. Jos. Garrity for their well preserved Victorian style house located at 537 Mohawk Ave, Norwood, PA.
The house was built in 1889 and has been owned by the Garrity's since 1967

A second Historical Preservation Award was presented at the holiday fund raiser on Sunday Dec, 11, 2011 to the Hartunian family.
The house is a classic Victorian Style built around 1894 by Charles Lincoln Shaw as a summer home for his family. Mr. Shaw owned a straw hat factory in Philadelphia called The Shaw & Ewing Hat Factory. The wrap around porch in front of the house is original wood; the third floor has an upper round porch; the second floor bedroom has a walk-out turret. The Hartunians have lived there since 1984.

March 25, 2011
Bus trip to National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
"Art of the American Soldier & International Spy Museum, Spies, Traitors & Saboteurs from 1176 to present"
Bus leaves Norwood, PA at 8:30 a.m, returns 2:30 p.m.
Price: $35.00 includes Bus and all entrance fees
Call Judy Williams at 610-461-6621 after 6 p.m. or 610-291-4850 leave message
April 15, 2011
Norwood Historical Society will be hosting Saint Gabriel Elementary School, 4th grade class, teachers and chaperones at 9:30 a. m. They will tour the house and participate in a program on Ned Hector, a black revolutionary soldier, a hero of the Battle of Brandywine. Mr. Noah Lewis portrays the Ned Hector story. Mr. Lewis is very well known in the historic community. If inclement weather the program will be held in the school.
April 28, 2011
We will be hosting Norwood Elementary School, 4th grade class, teachers and chaperones at 9:30 a.m. Same detail as above (with a short environmental program, time permitting).
April 30, 2011
Community clean up at the MM House from 9 a.m. to 1.pm with a rain date of May 7, 2011. Volunteers needed, light refreshments provided.
May 2011
Essay contest in both schools, 4th graders are studying colonial history.
Awards and prizes presented at school closing events.
Collectibles, Donations and Memberships:
Currently the Norwood Historical Society is offering a unique collectible (number 1 in the series) sun-catcher / ornament of beveled glass depicting the Morton Morton House c 1750. Each gift is individually boxed, comes complete with gift wrap and bow for easy and classic presentation. The price, $20, includes Pennsylvania sales tax. For further information call Judy Anastasi, 610-583-3002.
Donations may be sent to Norwood Historical Society, Inc. Attn: Mr. Frank Boyle, 125 Henderson Ave., Norwood, PA 19074. For additional information on donating and membership, please call Frank Boyle, 484-494-7110. Donations are greatly appreciated and are targeted toward restoration of the interior of this historic site.
Contact
Us via Email:
jaa612@aol.com



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