🏛️ 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

Norwood hospital Demolition August 23, 2022 Draper

Draper Building Demoltion Underway-This Day In Norwood History-August 23, 2022

georgenhs Aug 23, 2022 1 min read

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…

Broken Windows at Winslow School-This Day In Norwood History-August 23, 1962

Broken Windows at Winslow School-This Day In Norwood History-August 23, 1962

georgenhs Aug 23, 1962 1 min read

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…

Meet The Nitros-Pete Dixon-This Day In Norwood History-August 23, 1962

Meet The Nitros-Pete Dixon-This Day In Norwood History-August 23, 1962

georgenhs Aug 23, 1962 1 min read

This Day In Norwood History-August 23, 1962-Meet The Nitros-Pete Dixon

1947 Class Reunion-This Day In Norwood History-August 23, 1957

1947 Class Reunion-This Day In Norwood History-August 23, 1957

georgenhs Aug 23, 1957 1 min read

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

Detroit Controls Seeks Zoning Change-This Day In Norwood History-August 23, 1956

georgenhs Aug 23, 1956 3 min read

This Day In Norwood History-August 23, 1956-Detroit Controls Seeks Zoning Change


In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February 21, 1965 – March 12, 2026)

In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February 21, 1965 – March 12, 2026)

georgenhs Mar 12, 2026 9 min read

A Life of Service, Community, and Unwavering Norwood Pride On March 12, 2026, the Town of Norwood lost one of its most dedicated public servants and most beloved neighbors with … Continue reading In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February…

Day Street

Day Street

georgenhs Feb 1, 2026 3 min read

Day Street is one of Norwood’s richest historic corridors, home to some of the town’s most architecturally significant and culturally meaningful properties. Each house tells a different chapter of Norwood’s … Continue reading Day Street

Six white roses and photographs of victims are displayed at The Skating Club of Boston, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Norwood, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members-This Day in Norwood History–January 29, 2025

georgenhs Jan 27, 2026 10 min read

Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members Lost in Washington, D.C. Mid‑Air Collision January 29 now carries a solemn weight in Norwood’s civic memory. On this day in 2025, a mid‑air collision … Continue reading Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members-This Day in…

2025 This Day In Norwood History: Industry & Workplaces Wrapped

2025 This Day In Norwood History: Industry & Workplaces Wrapped

georgenhs Jan 5, 2026 7 min read

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

2025 This Day In Norwood History: Crime & Mystery Wrapped

georgenhs Jan 3, 2026 6 min read

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…