Originally called the Charlestown Navy Yard, located in Boston, it is one of the oldest shipbuilding facilities in the United States Navy. Established in 1801, it stopped being on active service in 1974 and was transferred to the Boston National Historic Park. It houses a World War II era destroyer serving as museum ship. It currently also is in service to support the USS Constitution. The shipyard serves to provide interpretation to the art and history of naval shipbuilding.
Norwood Memorial Municipal Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The tall square tower, also known as the belfry, holds 51 bell chimes, and is still in use. The chimes are played every summer in a series of concerts. The structure is a Late Gothic Revival building, and the stained-glass windows characterize local patriot Aaron Guild.