🗓️ From aviation innovation and school expansion to decorative theater design and early driving laws, August 21 offers a dynamic snapshot of Norwood’s evolving story.
Norwood-Built Plane Widens Its Versatility-This Day in Norwood History-August 21, 1956
This Day in Norwood History- August 21, 1956-Norwood-Built Plane Widens Its Versatility
Norwood-Built Plane Widens Its Versatility-This Day in Norwood History-August 21, 1956
By ARTHUR A. RILET The Helio Courier, an aircraft with extraordinary characteristics, and the product of the minds of two Greater Boston men is now finding its way to many … Continue reading Norwood-Built Plane Widens Its Versatility-This Day in…
New Guild Theatre Boasts Distinctive Decorative Scheme-This Day In Norwood History-August 21, 1938
The rejuvenated Guild Theatre, designed by Harry J. Korslund, is nearly ready for its opening. With the exception of the davenports, lounge chairs and other furnishings some minor details of … Continue reading New Guild Theatre Boasts Distinctive Decorative Scheme-This…
Norwood Schools To Open Sept 6 With Large Increase in Pupils and Many Changes-This Day in Norwood History- August 21, 1911
Many Changes Made in Norwood Teaching Force Supt of Schools Austin H. Frittz has announced that the schools of Norwood will open for the fall term Wednesday, Sept 6. It … Continue reading Norwood Schools To Open Sept 6 With…
Regulations Needed For Auto Driving-This Day In Norwood History-August 21, 1904
This Day In Norwood History-August 20, 1904-Regulations Needed For Auto Driving
Who Will Be Postmaster?-This Day In Norwood History-August 21, 1903
Norwood People Will Soon He Likely To Know—Three Men Now The Principals Popular opinion seems to be that the successor to William J. Wallace as postmaster of Norwood will be … Continue reading Who Will Be Postmaster?-This Day In Norwood…
A Young Saleswoman in Norwood Accused of Theft-This Day In Norwood History-August 21, 1898
This Day In Norwood History-August 21, 1898-A Young Saleswoman in Norwood Accused of Theft.
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…
On This Day In Norwood History- August 28
🕰️ 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
🕰️ 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…