The following was submitted by Nancy Donahue, President of the Westwood Historical Society. The original Westwood High School building was built in 1957. The building was demolished in 2005 when the new high school building was constructed. The gymnasium and swimming facility from the old school were refurbished and are now part of the new high school campus.

The following was submitted by Nancy Donahue of the Westwood Historical Society: Trolley to Hyde Park and Readville This postcard, dating to 1907, shows a trolley car on the Hyde Park and Readville line. The route included a stop at Westwood Park, which was established by the Norfolk Central Railroad in 1898. The Park Entrance was located on Brookfield Road.

The following was submitted by Nancy Donahue, President of the Westwood Historical Society. Each week, Westwood Patch takes a look into the past. This week, we look at 323, 312, and 229 High Street from the year 1908.  Do you have a place in Westwood you'd like to see historical photos of? Let us know in the comments section below!

The following was submitted by Nancy Donahue, President of the Westwood Historical Society. Each week, Westwood Patch takes a look into the past. This week, we look at Cat Rock Pasture, a familiar site in Hale Reservation from 1909. The photo was taken by Elizabeth Ladd of Needham. Do you have a place in Westwood you'd like to see historical photos of? Let us know in the comments section below!

The Ellis Tavern on High Street was established in 1732 and served as a hub for political, military, social, and business life in the community and for travelers on the Hartford Turnpike. In 1811, it became a formal mail stop. In 1824, the Ellis Tavern became the West Dedham Post Office under Abner Ellis.

It's been a good run so far for the vendors of the Westwood Farmers Market. Since the market's opening on Tuesday, June 19, vendors said the response to their presence in town has been overwhelming. And for residents in town new to the market, Westwood Patch is going to give you a weekly inside look at each vendor's origin, what they're offering to customers and how business has been so far. This week we profile Westport-based Paradise Hill Farm. Owner Shirley Robbins, also the farmers market's manager, explains how businesses has been thus far, what products are popular and what's to come on…

The following was submitted by Nancy Donahue, President of the Westwood Historical Society. Each week, Westwood Patch takes a look into the past. This week, we look back to what was formerly French's Market on High Street opposite Gay Street, where the current High Street plaza sits. The market sold wood, goal, and hay. The town scales are shown in the front of the market. Do you have a place in Westwood you'd like to see historical photos of? Let us know in the comments section below!

The following was submitted by Nancy Donahue, President of the Westwood Historical Society. Each week, Westwood Patch takes a look into the past. This week, we take a look back at the old Lion Fire Company No. 2 on Clapboardtree Street. The building served as the original Lion fire station; Lion was one of four fire companies that used volunteers to fight fires. The building burned in 1910, and a replacement still stands at the Clapboardtree  Streetlocation. Do you have a place in Westwood you'd like to see historical photos of? Let us know in the comments section below!

The following was submitted by Nancy Donahue, President of the Westwood Historical Society. Each week, Westwood Patch takes a look into the past. This week, we look at a photo of 439 Gay St. in Westwood from the year 1909. The house at the residence is currently under renovation, and is located near the intersection of Gay Street and Milk Street. Do you have a place in Westwood you'd like to see historical photos of? Let us know in the comments section below!

The following was submitted by Nancy Donahue, President of the Westwood Historical Society. Each week, Westwood Patch takes a look into the past. This week, we see a full map of the town dating back to more 114 years ago - 1898.  This 1898 map of Westwood captures the Colburn School, French's Grocery Store, the First Baptist Church, the First Unitarian Church, the Fisher School, Baker Hall, and the U.S. Post Office. Streets include High Street, High Rock Street, Gay Street, Fox Hill Street, and Dover Road. Do you have a place in Westwood you'd like to see historical photos of? Let us know in …

The following was submitted by Nancy Donahue, President of the Westwood Historical Society. Each week, Westwood Patch takes a look into the past. And this week we see a view from Fox Hill dating back to 1910. Westwood Town Hall is the outstanding landmark in the right-hand side. Note the stone walls dividing the properties, specifically looking northbound on the road. Trolley tracks, which are no longer there, can be seen to the right. Do you have a place in Westwood you'd like to see historical photos of? Let us know in the comments section below!

The following was submitted by Nancy Donahue, President of the Westwood Historical Society. In last week's historical outlook, we showed you a photo portraying a clear view of High Street from Gay Street in 1915, including a sign advertising Lincoln's Ice Cream, where George French's grocery store once stood. This week we take another look at High Street dating back to 1915, specifically looking northbound on the road. Trolley tracks, which are no longer there, can be seen to the right. Do you have a place in Westwood you'd like to see historical photos of? Let us know in the comments section…

The following was submitted by Nancy Donahue, President of the Westwood Historical Society. In this week's contribution to Vintage Westwood, we see a view of the Hartford Street junction from the year 1915. The photo portrays a clear view of High Street from Gay Street. On the right side of High Street is a sign advertising Lincoln's Ice Cream, where George French's grocery store once stood.   Do you have a place in Westwood you'd like to see historical photos of? Let us know in the comments section below!

  The First Parish Church was organized in 1730 as the Clapboard Trees Parish. In 1736, the parish was known as the Third or West Parish of West Dedham. In 1898, the church became the First Parish of Westwood. In 1944, it was called the Federated Unitarian and Congregational Parish. At the invitation of the First Parish of Westwood, Unitarian, the Congregationalists joined with the older parish in a federated church. In 1950 the dual organization was succeeded by a single congregation: The First Parish of Westwood, United Church. Do you have a place in Westwood you'd like to see historical …

  The Westwood Supply Store was located in Islington on Washington Street near the corner of School Street. The store was owned by Peter Allendorf. The postcard, which dates to the early 1900s, brags that the store carries "Groceries & Everything Else." Do you have a place in Westwood you'd like to see historical photos of? Let us know in the comments section below! About this column: A weekly look at a vintage or historically-significant area in Westwood. This feature profiles a new site in town with some historical significance, a spot that has endured generation after generation, with a …

  Here is a photo of a car barn that was built in 1896 on High Street in the Pond Plain area. The site is now the location for the Sunoco station. The trolley operated from Dedham to Islington, Norwood and East Walpole. The building featured a waiting room with a telephone booth and a soda fountain. Do you have a place in Westwood you'd like to see historical photos of? Let us know in the comments section below! About this column: A weekly look at a vintage or historically-significant area in Westwood. This feature profiles a new site in town with some historical significance, a spot that has…

The following was submitted by Nancy Donahue, President of the Westwood Historical Society. In this week's contribution to Vintage Westwood, we see a view of what was once known as Westwood Park. Westwood Park was established by the Norfolk Central Railroad in 1898. The park's entrance was located on Brookfield Road, and the park itself featured walking trails and picnic areas in its 12 acre site. The park later closed during World War I. Do you have a place in Westwood you'd like to see historical photos of? Let us know in the comments section below!

The following was submitted by Nancy Donahue, President of the Westwood Historical Society. In this week's contribution to Vintage Westwood, we see a horse-drawn grocery wagon of George French, who ran the village store, as it rides down High Street in the year 1910. Dr. Alexander Fisher's house is the first on the left, followed by the home of Samuel Cairns at 811 High St. Trolley tracks are to the right of the carriage. Do you have a place in Westwood you'd like to see historical photos of? Let us know in the comments section below!

The following was submitted by Nancy Donahue, President of the Westwood Historical Society. The First Baptist Church of Westwood was built in 1809 at the intersection of High and Pond Streets. It was built with timbers from the old Clapboardtree Parish church. To accommodate the widening of High Street, the church was moved several times on its location at the intersection of High and Pond Streets, and was moved to its current location at 808 High St. in 1989. Do you have a place in Westwood you'd like to see historical photos of? Let us know in the comments section below!

The following was submitted by Nancy Donahue, President of the Westwood Historical Society. In 1903, the Norfolk School Corporation, comprising a group of men from Westwood and Dedham, purchased 12 acres near the Westwood-Dedham town lines for the construction of a private school. The school consisted of four classrooms for kindergarten and primary grade students, and operated for more than 10 years before being converted to a private home by Westwood Tax Collector Louis Brooks, who maintained his office there. The building, located at 100 High St., was recently renovated and is used as …