🕰️ Norwood snapshots: In 1985, Russell Webber’s backyard Eiffel Tower wowed neighbors with its quirky charm. Back in 1939, vandals caused $1,000 in damage at Highland Cemetery, overturning headstones and shocking the town. A 1912 murder case gripped Norwood as authorities searched for suspect Ricco. In 1903, school district boundaries were mapped out, shaping local education, while new teachers like Alice M. Watts and Elzura A. Chandler joined the ranks. That same year, Mr. Eales gained attention as a leading contender for postmaster. #NorwoodHistory

The Story of Norwood’s Eiffel Tower-This Day In Norwood History-August 28, 1985

The Story of Norwood’s Eiffel Tower-This Day In Norwood History-August 28, 1985

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This Day In Norwood History-August 28, 1985-The Story of Norwood’s Eiffel Tower

Norwood Cemetery Damaged by Vandals-This Day in Norwood History-August 28, 1939

Norwood Cemetery Damaged by Vandals-This Day in Norwood History-August 28, 1939

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This Day in Norwood History- August 28, 1939-Norwood Cemetery Damaged by Vandals

Ricco Wanted in Norwood on Murder Charge-This Day in Norwood History-August 28, 1912

Ricco Wanted in Norwood on Murder Charge-This Day in Norwood History-August 28, 1912

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This Day in Norwood History- August 29, 1912-Ricco Wanted in Norwood on Murder Charge

North School District BoundariesThis Day In Norwood History-August 28, 1903

North School District BoundariesThis Day In Norwood History-August 28, 1903

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This Day In Norwood History-August 28, 1903-North School District Boundaries

New Norwood Teachers-This Day In Norwood History-August 28, 1903

New Norwood Teachers-This Day In Norwood History-August 28, 1903

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This Day In Norwood History-August 28, 1903-New Norwood Teachers


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

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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

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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…

2025 This Day In Norwood History: Community Traditions Wrapped

2025 This Day In Norwood History: Community Traditions Wrapped

georgenhs Jan 3, 2026 5 min read

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

2025 This Day In Norwood History: Fires, Disasters & Resilience Wrapped

georgenhs Jan 3, 2026 6 min read

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,…