🗓️ August 19 in Norwood History: Political shakeups, fire dept revamp, civic debates, and the town’s first Labor Day celebration.

Norwood Town Team Baseball-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1964

Norwood Town Team Baseball-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1964

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This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1964-Norwood Town Team Baseball

Now Enjoy Windsor Gardens-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1964

Now Enjoy Windsor Gardens-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1964

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This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1965-Now Enjoy Windsor Gardens

New Shoe Shop-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1964

New Shoe Shop-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1964

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NEW SHOE SHOP — Newest among the smart retail stores in uptown Norwood is the Shoe Shop at 690 Washington Street, next to Cummings. The store, specializing in women’s, misses’ … Continue reading New Shoe Shop-This Day In Norwood History-August…

Norwood All Stars-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1964

Norwood All Stars-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1964

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All Stars Split With Holliston Front, lto r: Al Campbell, John Lynch, Gerry McTernan, Dave Thomas, Bill Moan, Gerry McDermot and Paul Carr. Rear: Manager Frank Wall, Joe Jenkins, Steve … Continue reading Norwood All Stars-This Day In Norwood History-August…

Back-to-School and Bargain Hunting: Retail Life in 1950s Massachusetts

Back-to-School and Bargain Hunting: Retail Life in 1950s Massachusetts

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🎒 Back-to-School and Bargain Hunting: Retail Life in 1950s Massachusetts In August 1957, Massachusetts families were gearing up for the school year with sharpened pencils, fresh notebooks, and a keen … Continue reading Back-to-School and Bargain Hunting: Retail Life in…


On This Day In Norwood History- August 31

On This Day In Norwood History- August 31

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🏥 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

On This Day In Norwood History- August 30

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🗞️ 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

On This Day In Norwood History- August 29

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🕰️ 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…

On This Day In Norwood History- August 28

On This Day In Norwood History- August 28

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🕰️ Norwood snapshots: In 1985, Russell Webber’s backyard Eiffel Tower wowed neighbors with its quirky charm. Back in 1939, vandals caused $1,000 in damage at Highland Cemetery, overturning headstones and … Continue reading On This Day In Norwood History- August…

On This Day In Norwood History- August 27

On This Day In Norwood History- August 27

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🕰️ Norwood headlines across the decades: In 1948, the Grow family was ordered to vacate the VFW amid a housing crisis, and a surge in kindergarten enrollment led to double … Continue reading On This Day In Norwood History- August…