A look back at Norwood in 1955 reveals a thriving local economy filled with bustling auto dealerships like Boch Nash, popular eateries like Green Jade, and trusted neighborhood hardware stores and beauty salons.
“Irish” Oakes Still Calling ’em In Bay State Diamond Circuit-This Day in Norwood History-May 10, 1954
Ernest ‘'Irish" Oakes, affable and popular Norwood umpire these past twelve years in both semi-pro and schoolboy baseball circles, continues to find himself held in high regard by all those interested in the National pastime as....
May Funeral Service Notes 32nd Birthday-This Day in Norwood History-May 10, 1954
This month May Funeral Service. 80 Nichols Street, Norwood, has its 32nd birthday. It was founded in 1922 by Ernest May, father of the present director. Ernest May served until … Continue reading May Funeral Service Notes 32nd Birthday-This Day in Norwood History-May 10, 1954
Norwood Stop & Shop Opens Next Wednesday-This Day in Norwood History-June 20, 1953
To homemakers in Norwood and surrounding areas who've been longing for a modern, up-to-date supermarket, the new, air-conditioned Stop & Shop Supermarket, Central street, and Railroad Avenue, Norwood, will be … Continue reading Norwood Stop & Shop Opens Next Wednesday-This Day in Norwood History-June 20, 1953
Boch Sales & Service-This Day in Norwood History-January 15, 1953
Boch Sales & Service Ad 1953
Franklin Manufacturing Corp. Grew Out of Lull in Jewelry Business-August 12, 1949
This Day In Norwood History-August 12, 1949-Franklin Manufacturing Corp. Grew Out of Lull in Jewelry Business
Norwood Man Buys His 28th Nash Automobile-This Day in Norwood History-March 24, 1949
William A. Donovan of Rock street, retired guard of the Dedham House of Correction, at a ceremony at Boch Sales & Service Garage on Route One recently, was presented the … Continue reading Norwood Man Buys His 28th Nash Automobile-This Day in Norwood History-March 24, 1949
Peter Fisher & Son-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1948
For more than sixty years, Peter Fisher & Son of Washington Street supplied Norwood with expertly grown roses and floral designs. Their greenhouses, craftsmanship, and family dedication became a cornerstone of the town’s floral history.
1947 Historical Sketch-The Norwood Business Association
At the annual town meeting on March 7, 1892, a motion was made by John C. Lane and unanimously adopted by the town: "That a standing committee be appointed to further the general interests of the town and especially to consider and devise ways and means of increasing the business done in the town, such recommendation and plans