From amphibious aircraft and surprise parties to typhoid scares and watermelon wisdom, August 17 offers a vivid cross-section of Norwood’s civic, social, and quirky moments.
Meet The Nitros-Snuffy Bowles-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1962
This Day In Norwood History-August 16, 1962-Meet The Nitros-Snuffy Bowles
Surprise Party In Woods Surprised By Norwood Police-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1961
Norwood police surprised a surprise party being held In the woods in the rear of the Endean Playground on Saturday night. And when the commotion had died down, eight Norwood … Continue reading Surprise Party In Woods Surprised By Norwood…
Roundup of The Class of 1961-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1961
This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1961-Roundup of The Class of 1961
Sansone Brothers Run Business In Triplicate-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1947
This Day In Norwood History-August 16, 1947-Sansone Brothers Run Business In Triplicate
Wiggins Airways Gets First Republic Seabee Amphibian-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1946
FARMINGDALE. L.I., N.Y, Aug 14 — W. C. “Wes” Holmes, chief pilot and assistant sales manager for E. W. Wiggins Airways, Inc., of Norwood. Mass., today took delivery from Republic … Continue reading Wiggins Airways Gets First Republic Seabee Amphibian-This…
Top Posts From August 2025 (Part II)
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)
On This Day In Norwood History- August 31
🏥 In 1926, Norwood proudly invited the public to inspect its new hospital, a symbol of civic advancement.🚒 In 1945, an 85-foot aerial ladder truck boosted the town’s firefighting capabilities.🇺🇸 … Continue reading On This Day In Norwood History- August…
On This Day In Norwood History- August 30
🗞️ Norwood Highlights Through the Years Lifeguards wrap up summer at Hawes Pool; Ortins cops local softball title. A Norwood man trains with Harbor Defense. Over 500 attend hospital dedication. … Continue reading On This Day In Norwood History- August…
On This Day In Norwood History- August 29
🕰️ Norwood highlights from 1896 to 1957: In 1957, Ann O’Neil and Catherine O’Toole graduated from Laboure Nursing School, while the Henry O. Peabody School promoted vocational training for girls. … Continue reading On This Day In Norwood History- August…