Ground Is Broken For New Veterans Housing Project-This Day In Norwood History-December 22, 1949
AT GROUND BREAKING CEREMONIES—Before a large crowds ground was broken on Tuesday afternoon at the site of the Veterans’ Housing project off Roosevelt avenue. Upper panel shows the group of dignitaries at the ceremony which included members of the Norwood Housing Authority, members of the clergy, Norwood selectmen, state officials and others. Lower panel shows members of the Norwood Housing Authority. Left to right. Daniel Collins, John E. Bamber, Lawrence O’Brien, Arthur Gleichauf, Judge Frank B. Coughlin, chairman, and C Roger Pearson, consultant. Photo at right shows Judge Coughlin and Fred Roche, chairman of the State Housing Board, breaking the first ground as Lt. Col. Walter Gleason (centre), who represented Governor Dever, looks on. (McLean Photo)
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