🕰️ 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
📰 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…
Norwood Baseball History
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The Naming of Norwood: A Story with More Questions Than Answers
Where did our wonderful town get its name? The question of how Norwood received its name has intrigued residents for more than 150 years. It is one of those local … Continue reading The Naming of Norwood: A Story with…
Mother-Daughter Duo Opens Accessible Rental-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 2025
This mother-daughter duo runs a joyful, disability-friendly short-term rentalTravel presented challenges for those with disabilities, especially when searching for accommodations that met their needs.Mother and daughter Dara and Paige Adams … Continue reading Mother-Daughter Duo Opens Accessible Rental-This Day In…
In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February 21, 1965 – March 12, 2026)
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 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
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