Welcome back to Part 2 of our countdown of the top 50 “This Day in Norwood History” articles from August — the stories that captured imaginations, sparked conversations, and reminded … Continue reading Top Posts From August 2025 (Part II)
Top Posts From August 2025 (Part I)
Every morning, Norwood wakes up to a moment from its past — a civic milestone, a family triumph, a storefront opening, or a quiet turning point that shaped the town’s … Continue reading Top Posts From August 2025 (Part I)
Coakley Middle School Demolition – July 4, 2025
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Coakley Middle School Demolition – July 3, 2025
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New Coakley Middle School
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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
From Gilded Age Roots to Modern Restoration: The Story of Oakview Mansion
Set high on a gentle rise along Walpole Street, framed by sweeping lawns and once‑towering oaks, Oakview has long stood as one of Norwood’s most architecturally and historically significant residences. … Continue reading From Gilded Age Roots to Modern Restoration: The Story of Oakview Mansion
Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 2
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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
Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 8
If you've ever seen the movie "A Christmas Story", which has been televised on TNT and TBS on 24-hour rotation on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day since 1997, or if … Continue reading Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 8