On This Day In Norwood History- August 26

Norwood’s Civic Spirit and Community Pride (1898–1964) From military service to musical heritage, Norwood’s story is one of dedication and resilience. In 1898, local men joined the Spanish-American War, and by 1918, the town mourned its first WWI casualty. A 1921 prank involving fake detour signs brought laughter and fines, while 1938 saw merchants challenge town leadership. Former Fire Chief Boyden, at 94 in 1948, found joy in gardening. In 1949, Norwood celebrated young athletes’ undefeated season, added a safety fence to Hawes Pool, and saw Ambrose Kelly aim to install 500 TVs. The crowning civic tribute came in 1964 with the Walter F. Tilton Memorial Carillon, making Town Hall a rare musical landmark.

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Local Carillon Installed As Town Hall Was Erected-This Day In Norwood History-August 26, 1964

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On Friday evening, Dr. Kamiel LeFevere, Dean Emeritus in North America will play as guest carillonneur at the Norwood Municipal Building Tower. Dr. LeFevere dedicated the bells in November, 1928, … Continue reading Local Carillon Installed As Town Hall Was…

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Fence Added To Hawes Pool-This Day In Norwood History-August 26, 1949

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This Day In Norwood History-August 26, 1949-Fence Added To Hawes Pool

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Ambrose Kelly Wants To Install 500 Television Sets By December 1-This Day In Norwood History-August 26, 1949

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A phenomenal Television market is about to break wide open in the New England Area and Ambrose J Kelly, owner of Kelly’s Sales and Service Center, has announced that his … Continue reading Ambrose Kelly Wants To Install 500 Television…