The January 1971 fire at Norwood's Junior High School was a major attraction. Hundreds of people braved freezing cold temperatures to stand in ankle-deep snow to watch the blaze, so … Continue reading Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 3
Fire Breaks Out At William Shyne Circle Elderly Housing Complex-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 2024
(photo: WHDH Boston) A fire significantly damaged part of an apartment complex at the Frank L. Walsh Housing Complex on William Shyne Circle late this morning, prompting a large emergency … Continue reading Fire Breaks Out At William Shyne Circle Elderly Housing Complex-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 2024
Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2023, Number 3
The January 1971 fire at Norwood's Junior High School was a major attraction, with hundreds of people braving freezing cold temperatures to stand in ankle-deep snow to watch the blaze, … Continue reading Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2023, Number 3
This Day in Norwood History-Friend Lumber Co. Fire Probed By State
This Day in Norwood History-Friend Lumber Co. Fire Probed By State
Fire on Central Street-This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 2022
jJust before 6:30 PM, Group 3 Firefighters responded to a call at 50 Central Street regarding smoke inside the Bubbles Up Laundrymat building. NC2 arrived on scene in under 2 … Continue reading Fire on Central Street-This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 2022
1940’s Downtown Norwood Fire Photo
This 1940's photo shows a fire at 656 Washington st. Businesses that are visible include Orent Bros Clothing store, currently Mizuya Japanese Restaurant Cummings Co, currently Limey's PubGearty's Shoes, currently … Continue reading 1940’s Downtown Norwood Fire Photo
Davis Avenue Warehouse Fire-This Day In Norwood History-June 16, 2016
An abandoned building on Davis Ave caught fire on this day in Norwood history in 2016. (Photo credit Officer Jurewich, Norwood Police Department)
Fire at Concannons Village-This Day In Norwood History-February 8, 2013
The following was submitted by Norwood Fire Department Spokesman George Morrice. The Norwood Fire Department responded to a reported building fire at Concannon's Village early Thursday afternoon. The call came … Continue reading Fire at Concannons Village-This Day In Norwood History-February 8, 2013
Officials Weighing School Repair Cost-This Day In Norwood History-March 6, 1971
This picture of the damaged Junior High was taken on March 6, 1971, around 6 weeks after the fire. (Photo: Carl Smith) Selectmen last night favored start on work to … Continue reading Officials Weighing School Repair Cost-This Day In Norwood History-March 6, 1971
General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1971
NORWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL WAS DESTROYED BY A GENERAL ALARM FIRE LAST NIGHT (Bob Dean photo) A general-alarm fire swept through Norwood Junior High School last night, threatening to destroy … Continue reading General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1971