🕰️ 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

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The Story of Norwood’s Eiffel Tower-August 28, 1985

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

This Day In Norwood History Morrill Memorial Library

Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984

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Susan Andrews became the first person arrested in Norwood for failing to return overdue books to the Morrill Memorial Library.

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Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973

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The Norwood appeals board postponed a decision on developer Frank R. Simoni’s proposed 97-acre golf course near Access Road, requesting a certified site plan.

This Day In Norwood History Churches

St. Catherine of Siena Church Completes Historic Organ Restoration-July 26, 1977

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Parishioners and teenagers at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Norwood successfully restored an 1874 Simmonds pipe organ through a cooperative community effort.