Masonic Temple circa 1917 The Masonic Temple today. (photo by LLKearney) Built is 1916, it is an excellent example of classic Greek Revival style for a public building. It is … Continue reading 76 Day Street – The Masonic Temple
Francis W. Smith, Former Town Manager and Selectman, Passes Away-This Day In Norwood History-July 7, 1986
Francis W. Smith died Friday at Norwood Hospital after a brief illness. He was a former town manager and selectman with a long career in industrial engineering.
In Memoriam – Walter Blasenak
Former Norwood Town Manager, Dead At 71 Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Norwood for Walter A. Blasenak, who was Norwood town … Continue reading In Memoriam – Walter Blasenak
Norwood Rotary Club Elections-This Day In Norwood History-July 10, 1972
On July 10, 1972, the Norwood Rotary Club announced the results of its recent elections for the club’s leadership for the coming year. The newly elected officers, tasked with guiding … Continue reading Norwood Rotary Club Elections-This Day In Norwood History-July 10, 1972
Post 70 Honors “Ole” Jacobsen-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1965
"OLE" JACOBSEN, former Norwood strongman and wrestler, who has been presented the Award of Merit by Norwood Post 70 of the American Legion. (Photo by Larry White) “Ole” Jacobsen, Norwood … Continue reading Post 70 Honors “Ole” Jacobsen-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1965
Father Installs Son As Master Of Masons-This Day In Norwood History-September 26, 1963
Father Installs Son As Master Of Masons-This Day In Norwood History-September 26, 1963
Italian Ladies Lodge Party-This Day In Norwood History-December 20, 1962
The Norwood Italian Ladies Lodge No. 1690 held a Christmas Party for the children of their members at the Elks' Clubhouse on Tuesday afternoon. Along with Santa Claus, "Lady Space" … Continue reading Italian Ladies Lodge Party-This Day In Norwood History-December 20, 1962
Funeral For Leonard Fisher-This Day In Norwood History-November 15, 1962
When Leonard Fisher was photographed standing in a jacket and overalls outside his early 1800s home on Neponset Street, Fisher families had lived for nearly two hundred years on farmlands … Continue reading Funeral For Leonard Fisher-This Day In Norwood History-November 15, 1962
Community Comm. Opens 38th Year Mrs. Paciorkowski Is New President-This Day In Norwood History-September 27, 1962
The Women’s Community Committee opened its 38th year with a meeting at the home of Mrs. Malcolm Orent. Hostesses were Mrs. Harvard Wilkinson and Mrs. Patricia Crawford. The newly-elected president … Continue reading Community Comm. Opens 38th Year Mrs. Paciorkowski Is New President-This Day In Norwood History-September 27, 1962
Order of Rainbow Girls Installed-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1962
INSTALLED — The Order of Rainbow for Girls held an impressive installation ceremony at Masonic Temple last Tuesday night. Installed as officers for the ensuing term were (left to right) … Continue reading Order of Rainbow Girls Installed-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1962