Buckmaster Pond Through a Historical Lens

Hundreds of years ago, when Westwood was still known as "West Dedham", , part of the three "Great Ponds" that lie between Westwood and Medfield.

Today, Pond Plain Pond is known as , an area popular for picnics, , boating and other forms of recreation. 

The new name derives from that of local resident John Buckmaster, who was the first person to be buried in a nearby cemetery in January 1752. 

In the late 1800s, Buckmaster Pond was used, along with the Charles River, as a main water supply as a fire safety measure. 

In 1885, Norwood was granted ownership of the pond to help expand the town's sparse water supply, and a pumping station for the pond existed where the parking lot now sits today.

We're highlighting Buckmaster Pond this week as part of a new feature that looks through . 

Do you have any special memories or photos of Buckmaster Pond you'd like to share? Is there another place in Westwood you'd like to see historical photos of? Let us know in the comments section below!