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
Firebug Sought in 2 Norwood Blazes-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1951
Fire Chief Alonzo Earle today expressed the opinion that “a firebug' set the two fires on the Forbes estate and the Whittemore Coal Company early this morning. All police officers … Continue reading Firebug Sought in 2 Norwood Blazes-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1951
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
Cow Barn Destroyed In Spectacular Fire At Endean Farm-Loss $15,000-This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1949
This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1949-Cow Barn Destroyed In Spectacular Fire At Endean Farm-Loss $15,000
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
Norwood Fire Sweeps V. F. W. Home; 2 Hurt-This Day In Norwood History-March 5, 1949
V. F. W..COMMANDER Joseph Paduck shown with Norwood Post’s colors and other property he saved when fire wrecked headquarters this morning. NORWOOD, March 5—Two firemen were injured and several families … Continue reading Norwood Fire Sweeps V. F. W. Home; 2 Hurt-This Day In Norwood History-March 5, 1949
All Bowling Alleys Saved In $10,000 Sport Center-This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1948
Quick Work By Firemen Confines Blaze To One Part Of Structure The quick action of the Norwood Fire Department was credited with preventing damage to the alleys at the Norwood … Continue reading All Bowling Alleys Saved In $10,000 Sport Center-This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1948
5 Boys Confess Setting $20,000 Fire at Neponset Valley Farm-This Day In Norwood History-May 31, 1947
May 31, 1947-A fire which police said was set by five young boys, destroyed five cows, a large barn and adjoining milkshed of the Neponset Valley Farm at 4:30 p … Continue reading 5 Boys Confess Setting $20,000 Fire at Neponset Valley Farm-This Day In Norwood History-May 31, 1947
5 Boys Confess Setting $20,000 Fire in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 31, 1947
A fire which police said was set by five young boys, destroyed five cows, a large barn and adjoining milkshed of the Neponset Valley Farm at 4:30 p.m. today, with … Continue reading 5 Boys Confess Setting $20,000 Fire in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 31, 1947
Children in Theatre Calm As Norwood Fire Is Quenched-This Day In Norwood History-April 12, 1943
Ad for the April 11, 1943 show at the Guild Theatre More than 500 children attending the matinee performance at the Guild Theatre, Washington st., Norwood sq„ sat calmly in … Continue reading Children in Theatre Calm As Norwood Fire Is Quenched-This Day In Norwood History-April 12, 1943