Former Norwood selectmen gather at Memorial Hall for a Bicentennial plaque dedication, sharing memories of town history, budget advice, and decades of municipal service.
Profile: A. Franklin Swift Jr. Orchestrates Over 100 Events for Norwood’s Centennial Celebration-October 28, 1972
Profiled by The Patriot Ledger, Centennial Committee Chairman A. Franklin Swift Jr. reflects on organizing over 100 events for Norwood's 1972 centennial year and his decades of civic service.
Norwood Celebrates Centennial with Grand International Ball-October 18, 1972
A Night of Global Heritage and Local Celebration With vibrant costumes, traditional music, authentic dancing, and global cuisine, 1,000 Norwood revelers turned back the pages last night. Rather than stopping … Continue reading Norwood Celebrates Centennial with Grand International Ball-October 18, 1972
8,000 Turn Out for 3-Day Centennial Exposition at Norwood Armory Highlighting Town’s Industrial Progress-October 9, 1972
Thousands of residents pack the Norwood Armory for a 3-day centennial exposition celebrating the town's industrial progress with 80 corporate and civic booths.
Senior Citizens Prepare for Fall Fair and Centennial Ball-August 31, 1972
A whirlwind of activity fills the elderly drop-in center in Norwood as local seniors put the finishing touches on preparations for their upcoming Fall Fair, scheduled for September 30. Craft … Continue reading Senior Citizens Prepare for Fall Fair and Centennial Ball-August 31, 1972
Norwood Airport Centennial Open House Draws Massive Crowds for Balloon Rides and Aviation Exhibits-July 31, 1972
Norwood Airport celebrated the town's centennial with a bustling weekend open house featuring hot air balloons, model airplane contests, and over 1,000 flights.
Norwood’s Centennial Celebration Events Calendar
1872 NORWOOD CENTENNIAL 1972 Official Schedule of Events Saturday, January 15,1972 Grand Opening Norwood Centennial Headquarters in Norwood TownSquare, Start of year-long sale of Centennial Commemorative Sterling BronzeCoins by the … Continue reading Norwood’s Centennial Celebration Events Calendar
Centennial Committee Drama Over Chronicle Project Ends in Resignation Reversal-October 22, 1971
Centennial Committee chronicle chairman Ambrose J. Kelly withdrew his resignation after securing final authority over advertising materials, while the committee voted to hire Dr. Bryant Tolles to write the town's history.