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Category: Downtown Norwood

July 2, 2005July 19, 2026 georgenhs Downtown Norwood, This Day In Norwood History

Revitalizing Norwood Center: A Town’s Rebirth-July 2, 2005

Discover how Norwood has been working to transform its central business district into a vibrant shopping and dining destination.

October 31, 1983October 29, 2026 georgenhs Downtown Norwood, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Center Undergoes $2 Million Downtown Revitalization to Counter Suburban Mall Competition-October 31, 1983

Supported by $2 million in federal funding and a Chamber of Commerce storefront initiative, Norwood Center is undergoing streetscape upgrades and storefront modernizations along Washington Street.

October 25, 1977October 22, 2026 georgenhs Downtown Norwood, Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Kline’s Manager Norm Treckman Predicts Trend Back to Downtown Shopping-October 25, 1977

Led by manager Norm Treckman, Kline's department store is doubling its retail footprint on Washington Street by expanding into the former Woolworth's building, betting on a downtown retail revival.

September 7, 1966September 6, 2026 georgenhs Downtown Norwood, This Day In Norwood History

Uptown Shoppers Mall Suggested in Norwood-September 7, 1966

Norwood selectmen and parking commissioners discuss urban renewal and the possibility of creating a pedestrian shoppers mall to combat downtown retail vacancies.

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