Tremont Street On November 5, 1954, the partially nude body of fifteen-year-old Geraldine Annesse was found in the garage of #13 Tremont Street. She had been raped and strangled. Early newspaper articles speculated this might be the work of a serial sexual marauder (a sex maniac). Within two days the police had arrested 15-year-old Peter … Continue reading Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue
First Congregational Church of Norwood Marks 275 Years-This Day In Norwood History-November 19, 2011
Children gather at the front of the sanctuary to take part in a presentation by New England Hometown History's Bill McCarriston (left), playing Thomas Balch, and Nanci Kendall (right), playing Mary Balch, that was held as part of the First Congregational Church of Norwood’s 275th anniversary Sunday afternoon. Amidst the commotion of a large church … Continue reading First Congregational Church of Norwood Marks 275 Years-This Day In Norwood History-November 19, 2011
Good Neighbor Sunday Coming February 14-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1965
COMMITTEE MEMBERS making plans for "Good Neighbor Sunday" on February 14 are (seated): Rev. Allen Keedy, Pastor First Congregational Church, Mrs. John Clarke, John Flaherty, Jr., Mrs. George A. Sullivan, and Roger MacLeod. Standing, Rabbi David Prince, John Bremer, Chairman Social Action Committee, Norwood Council of Churches, Hon. George A. Sullivan, and Eugene Doherty. Committee … Continue reading Good Neighbor Sunday Coming February 14-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1965
New Nazarene Church Site Located On Walpole Street-This Day In Norwood History-September 2, 1964
This Day In Norwood History-September 2, 1964-New Nazarene Church Site Located On Walpole Street
New Building Dedicated By Evangelical Baptist Church-This Day in Norwood History-July 1, 1964
This Day in Norwood History-July 1, 1964-New Building Dedicated By Evangelical Baptist Church
CCD Program At St Catherine’s Marks Canonical Establishment-This Day in Norwood History-March 18, 1964
CANONICAL ESTABLISHMENT of the CCD program took place recently at ceremonies at- St. Catherine's Church. Left to right. Rev. Russell Novello, Archdiocesan Director of the CCD, Rev. Gilbert Phinn, Bishop Jeremiah F. Minihan, Rev. Francis Hardiman, and Rev. Joseph J. Ruocco, St. Catherine's CCD director. (Photo by Charles J. Lennon). St. Catherine's Confraternity of Christian … Continue reading CCD Program At St Catherine’s Marks Canonical Establishment-This Day in Norwood History-March 18, 1964
Proposed Restrictions For Medical Center Rezoning-This Day In Norwood History-September 12, 1963
Proposed Restrictions For Medical Center Rezoning-This Day In Norwood History-September 12, 1963 Pictured: The Old Congregational Church stood on the corner of Winter and Walpole Streets. You can see the Morrill Memorial Library to the rear. A medical building sits on the site today.
Hold Graduation At St. George’s Church School-This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1963
This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1963-Hold Graduation At St. George’s Church School
Sketch of New St Timothy’s Church-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1962
SKETCH OF NEW ST. TIMOTHY'S CHURCH AND RECTORY to be erected in Norwood at Willett Pond. Site clearance has already begun on the spot and excavation work should begin as soon as weather conditions permit. The contract for the work has been given to the John F. Griffin Company of Boston and it is estimated … Continue reading Sketch of New St Timothy’s Church-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1962
“Around The World” Theme For Annual Baptist Fair-This Day In Norwood History-September 21, 1961
"Around The World" Theme For Annual Baptist Fair-This Day In Norwood History-September 21, 1961