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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1953 Norwood Airport Aerial View , Then and Now
This view of Norwood Airport shows how relatively undeveloped the area still was in 1953. Center right of the photo shows that the airport itself was much smaller, with most … Continue reading 1953 Norwood Airport Aerial View , Then and Now
Babel’s- Pinch Me… This Can’t Be a Paint Store!
The transformation of Babel’s from a small wallpaper store in the 1950’s to the full-service, full-scale decorating center it is today accelerated dramatically over the past four years. In the … Continue reading Babel’s- Pinch Me… This Can’t Be a Paint Store!
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
Oakview Mansion
Oak View, 289 Walpole Street (Wikipedia) The house at 289 Walpole Street is a site of major architectural and historical significance at the national, regional, state, and local levels. It … Continue reading Oakview Mansion