🕰️ Norwood moments through the decades: From Hurricane Diane’s 1955 deluge to thrilling stock car races and a dramatic fan injury at Norwood Arena. Students rallied for the Jimmy Fund, direct air mail launched, and Lewis’s Restaurant began. A chilling 1939 shooting shook the Forbes estate. Firefighting milestones marked 1905, and in 1894, Fred Holland Day honored Keats in England—Norwood’s legacy runs deep. #NorwoodHistory
Homes, Headlines, and Heart: Norwood’s Story in 1965
đź“° Norfolk County in 1965: A Portrait of Community, Resilience, and Everyday Life Commemorating the stories and spirit of our town through the lens of the Norfolk County Press, August … Continue reading Homes, Headlines, and Heart: Norwood’s Story in…
Hurricane Diane’s Visit Ten Years Ago Recalled-This Day In Norwood History-August 25, 1965
Ten years ago today all of greater Norwood home owners were mopping up from the record 12-inch rainfall left in the wake of hurricane Diane. The torrential rains dealt local … Continue reading Hurricane Diane’s Visit Ten Years Ago Recalled-This…
Norwood Arena Stock Car Racing Ad-This Day In Norwood History-August 25, 1956
This Day In Norwood History-August 25, 1956-Norwood Arena Stock Car Racing Ad
Norwood Flood Photos-This Day In Norwood History-August 25, 1955
This Day In Norwood History-August 25, 1955-Norwood Flood Photos
Racing Fan Injured By Flying Wheel-This Day In Norwood History-August 25, 1955
A North Abington woman was injured late Saturday night when struck on the left shoulder by a flying wheel which came off a car in one of the Bomber races … Continue reading Racing Fan Injured By Flying Wheel-This Day…
Top Posts From August 2025 (Part II)
Welcome back to Part 2 of our countdown of the top 50 “This Day in Norwood History” articles from August — the stories that captured imaginations, sparked conversations, and reminded … Continue reading Top Posts From August 2025 (Part II)
Top Posts From August 2025 (Part I)
Every morning, Norwood wakes up to a moment from its past — a civic milestone, a family triumph, a storefront opening, or a quiet turning point that shaped the town’s … Continue reading Top Posts From August 2025 (Part I)
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.đźš’ 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…