Coakley Middle School Demolition – July 4, 2025

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Coakley Middle School Demolition – July 3, 2025

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Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 30, 2025

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Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 28, 2025 Part 2

Later in the day, progress was more evident. The gym and cafeteria were completely demolished, and some of the classrooms on that side of the building are now exposed. https://youtu.be/6Nu8IQTZJIoContinue reading Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 28, 2025 Part 2

New Coakley Middle School

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Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 28, 2025

Demolition of the Coakley Middle School gymnasium is underway. https://youtu.be/7Qi3uxTr29U Send your photos of the Coakley Middle School to us at info@norwoodhistoricalsociety.org

Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 21, 2025

Lots of work being done on the entrances and exits to the school, as well as the temporary parking that was put in place last year between the rear of … Continue reading Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 21, 2025

Everett School Named In Honor Of Veteran Of Battle Of Bunker Hill

The Everett School was named in honor of Israel Everett, a veteran of the Battle of Bunker Hill. By WARREN H. FENTON The Everett School, which was dedicated on December … Continue reading Everett School Named In Honor Of Veteran Of Battle Of Bunker Hill

Norwood’s First Foreign Exchange Student

“Mimi” Mirja Wahe, better known as “Mimi” came to us in September of 1955, as a Foreign Exchange Student from Finland. She was introduced to the student body by Mr. … Continue reading Norwood’s First Foreign Exchange Student

Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 3

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