This Day in Norwood History-July 12, 1958-Spectacular Roof Blaze Threatens New Roll-Land
Oil-Painting Firefighter Eugene Charron To Present Portrait To Bishop Minihan-This Day in Norwood History-March 27, 1957
ARTIST — Eugene Charron, a member of the Norwood Fire Department for 23 years, shows portrait of Bishop Jeremiah F. Minihan he painted from photo. (McLean Photo) By EUGENE V. … Continue reading Oil-Painting Firefighter Eugene Charron To Present Portrait To Bishop Minihan-This Day in Norwood History-March 27, 1957
Banquet Honors Veteran Firemen On Retirement-This Day in Norwood History-June 3, 1954
June 3, 1954 At the Norwood fire station last Thursday night, two of Norwood's firefighters, Bertram Sparrow and William Travers, who have retired, were given a testimonial banquet.
In Memoriam-Louis F. Parker
LOUIS F. PARKER The townspeople were saddened on the afternoon of March 10, 1953 when they learned of the sudden death of Deputy Chief Louis F. Parker. He died in … Continue reading In Memoriam-Louis F. Parker
Deputy Chief Louis F. Parker Dies Directing Men at Norwood Fire-This Day In Norwood History-March 10, 1953
Three Others Hurt as Blaze Damages Bird & Son Plant STRICKEN AT BLAZE—Deputy Chief Louis F. Parker. NORWOOD, March 10 — Deputy Fire Chief Louis F. Parker, 56, collapsed and … Continue reading Deputy Chief Louis F. Parker Dies Directing Men at Norwood Fire-This Day In Norwood History-March 10, 1953
5 Towns Battle $35,000 Blaze at Norwood Plant-This Day In Norwood History-March 3, 1950
Firemen from five towns battled a blaze which gutted the wool shoddy plant of the C W Wool Company, off Lenox st., in near-zero temperatures early this morning, causing damage … Continue reading 5 Towns Battle $35,000 Blaze at Norwood Plant-This Day In Norwood History-March 3, 1950
Cigarette Blamed For General Alarm Fire At Norwood VFW Quarters-This Day In Norwood History-March 10, 1949
FIRE SILHOUETTE—Firemen fighting the general alarm fire at the VFW headquarters on Railroad avenue are silhouetted against a wall of flames raging on the first floor of the building (McLean … Continue reading Cigarette Blamed For General Alarm Fire At Norwood VFW Quarters-This Day In Norwood History-March 10, 1949
Former Fire Chief, F. Fred Boyden, 94, Is a Garden Hobbyist-This Day In Norwood History-August 26, 1948
This Day In Norwood History-August 27, 1948-Former Fire Chief, 94, Garden Hobbyist
Set Policy On Clearing Fire Hydrants-This Day In Norwood History-February 12, 1948
The job of removing snow from fire hydrants throughout the town, first taken over by the Boy Scouts and then delegated to the call men oft(he Norwood Fire Department. was … Continue reading Set Policy On Clearing Fire Hydrants-This Day In Norwood History-February 12, 1948
New Police & Fire Cars-This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1947
Shown lined up outside the Municipal Building following their recent delivery. Seated at the wheels of the cars (left to right) ore Sgt. Joseph Flood, Patrolman Valentine Balutis and Fire … Continue reading New Police & Fire Cars-This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1947
