🏥 In 1926, Norwood proudly invited the public to inspect its new hospital, a symbol of civic advancement.
🚒 In 1945, an 85-foot aerial ladder truck boosted the town’s firefighting capabilities.
🇺🇸 That same year, Norwood honored its WWII service members, reflecting deep community pride.
🛼 By 1962, Roll-Land Arena reopened after a fire, restoring a cherished hub for recreation and resilience.
Roll Land Opens New Arena Here September 14th-This Day In Norwood History-August 31, 1962
Roll Land Opens New Arena Here September 14th Roll Land had good news for all skating fans in New England this week when manager Charles Santoro announced that the brand-new … Continue reading Roll Land Opens New Arena Here September…
Norwood in 1945: A Community at the Crossroads of Peace
🇺🇸 Norwood in 1945: A Community at the Crossroads of Peace By the Norwood Historical SocietyCommemorating the lives, legacies, and local spirit of August 31, 1945, as captured in the … Continue reading Norwood in 1945: A Community at the…
Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-August 31, 1945
Lt. Keeler Killed In Plane Crash First Lieut. Carleton H. Keeler, 21, veteran overseas bomber pilot who early this week was reported missing on a flight from Iowa to Washington … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood…
New 85-Foot Aerial Ladder Truck Arrives-This Day In Norwood History-August 31, 1945
Norwood’s new 85-foot aerial ladler truck rumbled into town late Monday to take its place in the Norwood Fire Department as the most modern piece of fire-fighting equipment of its … Continue reading New 85-Foot Aerial Ladder Truck Arrives-This Day…
Norwood Hospital To Be Opened For Inspection-This Day in Norwood History- August 31, 1926
This Day in Norwood History- August 31, 1926-Norwood Hospital To Be Opened For Inspection
Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members-This Day in Norwood History–January 29, 2025
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
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
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
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
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,…