August 11 brought us Norwood’s wartime remembrance, skating victories, civic developments, and Space Age ambitions.

National Roller Champs-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965

National Roller Champs-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965

georgenhs Aug 11, 1965 1 min read

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965-National Roller Champs

Undefeated All-Stars-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965

Undefeated All-Stars-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965

georgenhs Aug 11, 1965 7 min read

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965-Undefeated All-Stars

Five Norwood Boys Enlist In Army For Three Years-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965

Five Norwood Boys Enlist In Army For Three Years-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965

georgenhs Aug 11, 1965 2 min read

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965-Five Norwood Boys Enlist In Army For Three Years

Space Age Display Tour In Visit At Nortronics-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965

Space Age Display Tour In Visit At Nortronics-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965

georgenhs Aug 11, 1965 4 min read

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965-Space Age Display Tour In Visit At Nortronics

Labor Day Stockcar Racing Planned-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1961

Labor Day Stockcar Racing Planned-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1961

georgenhs Aug 11, 1961 2 min read

The Minuteman 400 sports-men-modified stock car race scheduled for Labor Day evening at Norwood Arena is developing into a challenge race between Norwood regulars and Metropolitan New York and New … Continue reading Labor Day Stockcar Racing Planned-This Day In…

Editorial: Parking Options-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1961

Editorial: Parking Options-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1961

georgenhs Aug 11, 1961 3 min read

This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 1961-Editorial: Parking Options

George Willett Celebrates 91st Birthday-This Day In Norwood History-August 10, 1961

George Willett Celebrates 91st Birthday-This Day In Norwood History-August 10, 1961

georgenhs Aug 10, 1961 2 min read

This Day In Norwood History-August 10, 1961-George Willett Celebrates 91st Birthday

Norwoodites in British West Indies-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1955

Norwoodites in British West Indies-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1955

georgenhs Aug 11, 1955 1 min read

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1955-Norwoodites in British West Indies

New Road to Norwood Dump-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1955

New Road to Norwood Dump-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1955

georgenhs Aug 11, 1955 1 min read

NEW ROAD INTO DUMP Workmen are shown building a new road Info the Norwood dump off Winter Street which will facilitate the entrance of trucks Into the dumping area. A … Continue reading New Road to Norwood Dump-This Day In…

Splashing Around-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1955

Splashing Around-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1955

georgenhs Aug 11, 1955 1 min read

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1955-Splashing Around

Raises Money For March of Dimes-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1955

Raises Money For March of Dimes-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1955

georgenhs Aug 11, 1955 1 min read

Charles Sulkala, 12, of 3 West Border Road, a Boy Scout of Troop No. 43 at the United Church, holds a jar In which he collected $14.05 for the March … Continue reading Raises Money For March of Dimes-This Day…

This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 11, 1955

This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 11, 1955

georgenhs Aug 11, 1955 2 min read

These news items were the talk of the town on August 11, 1955

War Memorial To Be Dedicated At South Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1949

War Memorial To Be Dedicated At South Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1949

georgenhs Aug 11, 1949 2 min read

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1949-War Memorial To Be Dedicated At South Norwood

Douglas Shoe Company Invited to Relocate to Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1949

Douglas Shoe Company Invited to Relocate to Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1949

georgenhs Aug 11, 1949 4 min read

In an attempt to convince the Douglas Shoe Company of Brockton to relocate to Norwood, General Manager Edward C Monahan pens a letter listing Norwood’s greatest attributes.

The History of Willett Pond-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1939

The History of Willett Pond-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1939

georgenhs Aug 11, 1939 3 min read

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1939-Personality Portraits-Willett Pond

State Department Report Maintains Willett Pond Bathing Satisfactory-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1939

State Department Report Maintains Willett Pond Bathing Satisfactory-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1939

georgenhs Aug 11, 1939 4 min read

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1939-State Department Report Maintains Willett Pond Bathing Satisfactory

W. Cameron Forbes

W. Cameron Forbes Hosts World Famous Aviator Charles A. Lindberg-This Day in Norwood History- August 11, 1931

georgenhs Aug 11, 1931 3 min read

HOST TO LINDBERGHS LOVER OF OUTDOORS Ambassador Forbes, Norwood Man, Is Polo Player —On Ocean Trip Ran Mile Around Deck Nightly WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (A. P.)~ When Col Charles A. … Continue reading W. Cameron Forbes Hosts World Famous Aviator…

This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 11, 1894

This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 11, 1894

georgenhs Aug 11, 1894 6 min read

These news items were the talk of the town on August 11, 1894

This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 11, 1888

This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 11, 1888

georgenhs Aug 11, 1888 10 min read

These news items were the talk of the town on August 11, 1888 TOWN MEETING. At the Town Meeting to be held in Village Hall this evening, the citizens of … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The…


A hand holding a number '100' with the text 'THIS DAY IN NORWOOD HISTORY TOP 100 2024' in a stylized font on a dark background.
Top 100 This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024
A historic map of Norwood, showing streets, buildings, and landmarks labeled with numbers and colors.
Norwood Neighborhoods
A collage of historical portraits featuring diverse women across different eras, showcasing their hairstyles and attire.
The Wonderful Women of Norwood