Using photos donated or loaned to the Society’s Archives and published records, here is the storyof the Tanneyhill & Diggs families, prominent Black families both in Norwood and beyond.
Firefighters Rescue Driver From Tree After Escape From Flooded Car-This Day In Norwood History-January 10, 2024
"Screaming for Dear Life," Norwood Firefighters Save Driver Hanging from Tree After Escape from Flooded Car The roof of the car can barely be seen above the water on Upland … Continue reading Firefighters Rescue Driver From Tree After Escape From Flooded Car-This Day In Norwood History-January 10, 2024
Town Meeting Votes to Replace Both Water Towers-This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 2023
(Photo: Town Meeting Information Session) Town Meeting members approced a major infrastructure project to replace its two aging water storage tanks, located between Highland Cemetery and Norwood High School. These … Continue reading Town Meeting Votes to Replace Both Water Towers-This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 2023
Charles Lothrop Rich Memorial Dedication-This Day in Norwood History-September 29, 1985
Charles Lothrop Rich Memorial Dedication-This Day in Norwood History-September 29, 1985
Cement Truck Strikes Morse Street Bridge-This Day In Norwood History-September 28, 2023
Morse Street Closed photo: Bryan Sabbag Morse Street was closed between Pleasant Street and Short Street after the Morse Street Bridge sustained damage after being struck by a cement truck. … Continue reading Cement Truck Strikes Morse Street Bridge-This Day In Norwood History-September 28, 2023
Sinkhole on Nahatan St-This Day In Norwood History-September 27, 2016
This Day In Norwood History-September 27, 2016-Sinkhole on Nahatan St
Shattuck School Damaged By Boys On The Weekend-This Day In Norwood History-Sptember 15, 1939
Shattuck School Damaged By Boys On The Weekend-This Day In Norwood History-Sptember 15, 1939
Two New Superintendents of Schools In One Month-This Day In Norwood History-September 2, 1904
The School Board believe that they have selected a very strong man for Norwood’s superintendent of schools in electing Mason C. Stone to that position. They also believe that Mr. … Continue reading Two New Superintendents of Schools In One Month-This Day In Norwood History-September 2, 1904
High School To Have Cross Country Team-This Day In Norwood History-September 12, 1957
Norwood High School will have a cross-country team this year, according to a vote of the School Committee last night. Fred Richardson, basketball coach and teacher at the high school, … Continue reading High School To Have Cross Country Team-This Day In Norwood History-September 12, 1957