🕰️ 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-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-August 29, 1957
Henry O. Peabody School Ad-August 29, 1957
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Nellie Gillooly, Norwood Native, Dies At Dedham-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
Dean Street Elderly Housing Project Refiled Under Chapter 40B as Board Seeks Attorney General Zoning Ruling-August 23, 1977
Developer Richard Vazza refiles his $2 million Dean Street elderly housing complex under Massachusetts Chapter 40B anti-snob zoning laws. The Norwood Appeals Board seeks an emergency ruling from the state attorney general to clarify conflicting zoning use variance powers.
Norwood Scrapbook-August 3
A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.
Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980
A zoning board hearing for the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 was continued to August 19 as developers Bronson & Hutensky worked to finalize safe traffic access through Park Place Industrial Park.
Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984
Susan Andrews became the first person arrested in Norwood for failing to return overdue books to the Morrill Memorial Library.
Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973
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.
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