🕰️ 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. That year also marked the passing of Nellie Gillooly, a founding member of the Norwood Historical Society. In 1950, banker Walter F. Tilton died at 93, remembered for donating the Town Hall’s iconic 50-bell carillon. By 1947, Norwood upgraded its emergency vehicles, Sgt. Floan cracked a car theft ring, and Charles Smith’s estate boosted Norwood Hospital. A 1916 lightning storm caused strange phenomena, and in 1896, “Talk of the Town” captured civic life with enduring charm. #NorwoodHistory
Laboure Graduates-This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1957
Miss Ann O’Neil, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Janus O’Neil of 50 Walnut Avenue, Norwood, (left) and Miss Catherine O’Toole, daughter of Mrs. James Connors of 52 Highvlew Street, Norwood, … Continue reading Laboure Graduates-This Day In Norwood History-August 29,…
Henry O. Peabody School Ad-This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1957
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Nellie Gillooly, Norwood Native, Dies At Dedham-This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1957
This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1957-Nellie Gillooly, Norwood Native, Dies At Dedham
Walter F. Tilton, Norwood Banker, Philanthropist, Dies at 93-This Day in Norwood History-August 29, 1950
This Day in Norwood History- August 29, 1950-Walter F. Tilton, Norwood Banker and Philanthropist, Dies at 93
Norwood Hospital Benefits From Charles Smith Estate-This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1947
This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1947-Norwood Hospital Benefits From Charles Smith Estate
Officers to Begin Patrols on Bicycles in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 3, 1993
A political turnaround and a tie-breaking vote officially put Norwood Police on wheels. Despite sharp skepticism from some town leaders who joked about “bicycles built for two,” Chief George DiBlasi’s innovative mountain bike patrol was approved to bring a fresh,…
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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…
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