🏛️ On August 23 in Norwood history: Hawes Pool was dedicated (1936), the Draper Building began demolition (2022), and the local telegraph office linked to the world’s first “electrical brain” (1948). From wild auto chases (1920) to zoning shifts, class reunions, and gridiron glory—this day spans civic pride, innovation, and community milestones. #NorwoodHistory
Draper Building Demoltion Underway-This Day In Norwood History-August 23, 2022
Below you will find links to all our posts about the ongoing demolition at Norwood Hospital. Do you have photos or videos of the demolition work at Norwood Hospital you … Continue reading Draper Building Demoltion Underway-This Day In Norwood…
Meet The Nitros-Pete Dixon-This Day In Norwood History-August 23, 1962
This Day In Norwood History-August 23, 1962-Meet The Nitros-Pete Dixon
Broken Windows at Winslow School-This Day In Norwood History-August 23, 1962
BROKEN WINDOWS—Some of the shattered windows at the Winslow School are shown above where they have been covered with cardboard until they can be replaced. Vandalism is blamed for the … Continue reading Broken Windows at Winslow School-This Day In…
1947 Class Reunion-This Day In Norwood History-August 23, 1957
CLASS REUNION — Over 50 members of the Class of 1947 of the Norwood High School held a reunion at Gundlack’s In Plainville last Thursday night. The members came from … Continue reading 1947 Class Reunion-This Day In Norwood History-August…
Detroit Controls Seeks Zoning Change-This Day In Norwood History-August 23, 1956
This Day In Norwood History-August 23, 1956-Detroit Controls Seeks Zoning Change
2025 This Day In Norwood History: Industry & Workplaces Wrapped
A year of factories, shop floors, printing presses, ice cream plants, car lots, tanneries, department stores, and every workplace that helped build Norwood’s identity. Norwood’s history has always been written … Continue reading 2025 This Day In Norwood History: Industry…
2025 This Day In Norwood History: Crime & Mystery Wrapped
Some stories rise to the top because they’re gripping. Others because they’re tragic. And some because they leave behind questions that echo for decades. In 2025, Norwood readers returned again … Continue reading 2025 This Day In Norwood History: Crime…
2025 This Day In Norwood History: Community Traditions Wrapped
A year of parades, pageants, celebrations, and the rituals that bind Norwood together. If 2025 had a theme, it was togetherness. Readers gravitated toward stories that captured Norwood’s shared traditions … Continue reading 2025 This Day In Norwood History: Community…
2025 This Day In Norwood History: Fires, Disasters & Resilience Wrapped
A year defined by the moments that tested Norwood — and the strength that carried it forward. Some stories rise to the top not because they’re easy to read, but … Continue reading 2025 This Day In Norwood History: Fires,…
2025 This Day In Norwood History: Landmarks & Lost Places Wrapped
A year of remembering the buildings, streetscapes, and gathering places that shaped Norwood — and the ones we’ve lost along the way. Some years are defined by people. Others by … Continue reading 2025 This Day In Norwood History: Landmarks…