South Dedham’s first fire station, Washington No. 7, later renamed Norwood No. 1, was located on Washington Street on the site of St. Catherine’s School. A hand-drawn hose wagon and … Continue reading Washington No. 7 Fire House Held a Special Place In Norwood History
Top 10 Articles From November 3 – November 9
In case you missed any of them, here are the top 10 articles from last week. 10. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/this-day-in-norwood-history-november-8-1923/ 9. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/this-day-in-norwood-history-november-10-st-georges/ 8. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/this-day-in-norwood-history-november-7-1946-movement-underway-here-for-public-kindergarten/ 7. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/this-day-in-norwood-history-november-10-1924-charles-sumner-bird-to-put-up-600000-factory/ 6. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/this-day-in-norwood-history-november-5-1954-geraldine-annese-15-found-murdered-in-south-norwood-garage/ https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/peter-makarewicz-confesses-to-murder-of-geraldine-annese-this-day-in-norwood-history-november-7-1954/ https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/this-day-in-norwood-history-november-5-1954-slaying-recalls-norwood-girls-murder-in-1933/ https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/this-day-in-norwood-history-november-5-1954-geraldine-annese-was-singing-when-she-left-chums/ https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/this-day-in-norwood-history-november-5-1954-geraldine-annese-15-found-murdered-in-south-norwood-garage/ … Continue reading Top 10 Articles From November 3 – November 9
Washington & Guild Street Intersection Painted By Mary Fogg 1886
The paintings currently on the walls of the parlor in the F Holland Day house are the work of Mrs. Mary B. (Tucker) Fogg. Born in New London, Connecticut in … Continue reading Washington & Guild Street Intersection Painted By Mary Fogg 1886
Top 10 Articles From October 27 – November 2
In case you missed any of them, here are the top 10 articles from last week.
Top 10 Articles From October 20 – October 26
In case you missed any of them, here are the top 10 articles from last week. 10. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/new-norwood-bank-trust-co-location-boasts-modern-services-this-day-in-norwood-history-october-25-1956/ 9. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/this-day-in-norwood-history-october-24/ 8. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/this-day-in-norwood-history-october-23/ 7. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/a-historical-sketch-of-norwood-by-dr-francis-tinker-part-i-this-day-in-norwood-history-october-24-1898/ 6. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/this-day-in-norwood-history-october-23-1946-norwood-business-spotlight-boch-nash-sales-service/ 5. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/this-day-in-norwood-history-october-23-1946-junior-varsity-football-revived-at-high-school/ 4. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/this-day-in-norwood-history-october-25/ … Continue reading Top 10 Articles From October 20 – October 26
Top 10 Articles From October 13-October 19
In case you missed any of them, here are the top 10 articles from last week. 10. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/this-day-in-norwood-history-october-19/ 9. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/norwood-up-to-date-this-day-in-norwood-history-october-14-1898/ 8. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/this-day-in-norwood-history-october-15-1944-officers-of-norwood-post-no-70-american-legion/ 7. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/lithuanian-girl-17-finds-haven-in-norwood-after-18-months-of-forced-laborer-this-day-in-norwood-history-october-16-1946/ 6. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/norwood-football-tries-for-fourth-straight-win-this-day-in-norwood-history-october-17-1957/ 5. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/norwood-hospital-proud-of-its-devoted-employees-this-day-in-norwood-history-october-14-1964/ 4. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/leonard-sansone-famed-artist-killed-in-crash-this-day-in-norwood-history-october-17-1963/ … Continue reading Top 10 Articles From October 13-October 19
Top 10 Articles From October 6-October 12, 2024
Here are the top 10 articles from last week, October 6 - October 12, 2024. 10. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/norwood-thrift-shop-ribbon-cutting-this-day-in-norwood-history-october-12-1961/ 9. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/sputnik-rumored-to-have-crashed-in-norwood-this-day-in-norwood-history-october-10-1957/ 8. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/syrian-orthodox-youth-organization-celebrate-youth-month-with-class-graduation-this-day-in-norwood-history-october-11-1962/ 7. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/flames-wipe-out-downtown-block-this-day-in-norwood-history-october-12-1944/ 6. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/future-football-stars-this-day-in-norwood-history-october-11-1946/ 5. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/there-is-a-santa-claus-says-19-year-old-norwood-girl-this-day-in-norwood-history-october-9-1949/ 4. https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/edmund-j-shattuck-dead-this-day-in-norwood-history-october-9-1903/ 3. … Continue reading Top 10 Articles From October 6-October 12, 2024
First Town Manager Recall Election In Massachuestts History-1938
Below are articles from the Norwood Free Press detailing the Town Manager recall election saga of 1938.
Norwood Then & Now-Morrill Memorial Library
Welcome to our Norwood Then & Now project! Each week, we'll post a "then" photo of a location or building in Norwood. We're asking the public to send us photos … Continue reading Norwood Then & Now-Morrill Memorial Library