From skating champions and civic milestones to doll contests and early village improvements, August 2nd has seen Norwood shine in all kinds of ways. Here’s your one-click roundup of every story tied to this historic day.
🕰️ Click through to uncover all the stories that made August 2 a standout in Norwood’s history!
🎖️🛼👮 1962
🔗 Norwood Skaters Win National Championship
🔗 Girls and Dolls Prepare For Hills’ Doll Contest
🔗 Eleven Members of Norwood Police Department Take Civil Service Exam
🔗 Meet The Nitros Players—Danny McKenna
A snapshot of summertime pride, young talent, and community spirit.
🗳️⛸️🛢️ 1956
🔗 Mrs. Margaret Blizard To Run For State Senate
🔗 Roll Land Skater Place Third In Nationals
🔗 Norwood Historical Society Talk: History Of Oil
From high-speed turns to political ambition—Norwood made waves.
⛽ 1926
🔗 Filling Station Excites Norwood
Gas pumps arrive and spark excitement in a growing town.
🌳🗞️ 1901
🔗 Women’s Club Tackles Village Improvement
🔗 Talk Of The Town
Early voices and big plans—Norwood’s civic heart on full display.
