Emily Curtis Fisher, taken when she was around 20 years of age. Emily Curtis Fisher was born on May 21, 1866, in South Dedham, Massachusetts. Her father William's family, the … Continue reading Emily Curtis Fisher
James Pendergast
1877-1940 James Edward Pendergast was born on November 22, 1877 in West Dedham (now Westwood), before moving to Norwood at a young age. His father Patrick J. Pendergast was an … Continue reading James Pendergast
Lyman Waldo Bigelow & Sons
Lyman Waldo Bigelow: From Boxborough Roots to Norwood Pioneer Lyman Waldo Bigelow was born in Boxborough, Massachusetts, on March 7, 1828. Raised in Boxborough and nearby Groton, he received a … Continue reading Lyman Waldo Bigelow & Sons
Pirates Rookie Richie Hebner On a Hot Streak-This Day In Norwood History-May 13, 1969
This Day In Norwood History-May 13, 1969-Pirates Rookie Richie Hebner On a Hot Streak
Bucs Sail On Hebrer’s Bat-This Day In Norwood History-May 13, 1969
HEBNER ON A HOT STREAK — Richie Hebner of Norwood and the Pirates, slides into third as ball pops out of the glove of Giants’ Ron Hunt. Hebner had four … Continue reading Bucs Sail On Hebrer’s Bat-This Day In Norwood History-May 13, 1969
Dr. Coakley Attending Institute at Harvard-This Day in Norwood History-July 13, 1961
This Day in Norwood History-July 13, 1961-Dr. Coakley Attending Institute at Harvard
Nicholas Abdallah, “Mayor of South Norwood”, Dies in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 3, 1961
In this staged 1942 photograph, Nicholas Abdallah, proprietor of South End Hardware, moves his team and wagon along Washington Street, past his own storefront and that of the Press Café. … Continue reading Nicholas Abdallah, “Mayor of South Norwood”, Dies in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 3, 1961
Ex-Police Chief Dies Driving Car in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1955
Former Police Chief Thomas Lydon Dies Suddenly at 64 Norwood awoke today to the sad news of the sudden passing of Former Police Chief Thomas Lydon, one of the town’s … Continue reading Ex-Police Chief Dies Driving Car in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1955
Last Tribute Paid To Dr. Frederick Albert Cleveland-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1947
One of Norwood's most distinguished citizens, Dr. Frederick Albert Cleveland, P.H.B., P.H.D., passed away at 2:10 o'clock Saturday morning at the Norwood Hospital. He was in his 81st year. Friends … Continue reading Last Tribute Paid To Dr. Frederick Albert Cleveland-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1947
Norwood Pair ‘Marooned’ in Moving House-This Day In Norwood History-May 10, 1946
Flynns Living in Downtown Street as Home Rolls to New Site IN THE MIDDLE of' East Vernon St., Norwood, stands the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Flynn as it … Continue reading Norwood Pair ‘Marooned’ in Moving House-This Day In Norwood History-May 10, 1946