Norwood’s pioneering sales legacy, skating rink milestones, civic debates, and family excursions….
Grote Family Visit World’s Fair-This Day In Norwood History-August 12, 1965
VISIT WORLD’S FAIR Raymond J. Grote, of 39 Kathleen Lane, Norwood, with his son, Alan, his daughter, Linda, and his wife, Helen, have a cool drink at the hospitality lounge … Continue reading Grote Family Visit World’s Fair-This Day In…
A Ranch for $13,800: Exploring Norfolk County’s 1957 Housing Market
🏡 A Ranch for $13,800: Exploring Norfolk County’s 1957 Housing Market In 1957, the American dream came with a price tag—and in Norfolk County, that price was often $13,800. Modest … Continue reading A Ranch for $13,800: Exploring Norfolk County’s…
Franklin Manufacturing Corp. Grew Out of Lull in Jewelry Business-This Day In Norwood History-August 12, 1949
This Day In Norwood History-August 12, 1949-Franklin Manufacturing Corp. Grew Out of Lull in Jewelry Business
Hawes Pool Cleaning Overdue-This Day In Norwood History-August 12, 1949
This Day In Norwood History-August 12, 1949-Hawes Pool Cleaning Overdue
Canvas Of Playground Instructors-This Day In Norwood History-August 12, 1938
This week’s portrait is not confined to one individual, but rather presents a canvas of Norwood’s younger generation, the next one to step into the business, professional and political shoes … Continue reading Canvas Of Playground Instructors-This Day In Norwood…
Manager Denies Charges Made By Mutch Who Gives Indication Ousting Near-This Day In Norwood History-August 12, 1938
This Day In Norwood History-August 12, 1938-Manager Denies Charges Made By Mutch Who Gives Indication Ousting Near
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 12, 1938
These news items were the talk of the town on August 12, 1938
Work Commenced On Skating Rink At Dean & Route 1-This Day In Norwood History-August 12, 1938
Ground was broken at the junction of Route 1 and Dean street yesterday afternoon for a §40,000 roller-skating rink ami bowling alley which will be operated by the Santoro brothers … Continue reading Work Commenced On Skating Rink At Dean…
Funeral of Norwood’s Wealthiest Man, First Traveling Salesman in the Country-This Day in Norwood History- August 12, 1910
Came to Boston When 16 With Only $5. The funeral of Joseph Perez Hamlin of Norwood, who Died Monday, was held this afternoon at his home, corner of Wilson and … Continue reading Funeral of Norwood’s Wealthiest Man, First Traveling…
This Day In Norwood History-Talk of the Town-August 12, 1893
These news items were the talk of the town on August 12, 1893
