August 7 has seen lively displays, civic battles, antique discoveries, and unforgettable summer scenes—from zoning clashes to canoeing dares and heartfelt farewells. Here’s your full historical roundup of this action-packed day in Norwood’s past:
🛍️🏛️📊🏊 1957–1947
🔗 Callahan Window Display Winner In N.E. Contest
🔗 Fill Memorial Hall To Capacity In Battle Over Zoning Change
🔗 The Decorator Has Fine Stock Of Antiques
🔗 Norwood Shows Strongly In State Planning Board Report
🔗 Bathers Flock To Willett After Long Two-Year Wait
Lively contests, passionate planning, and cool relief mark this summer stretch of history.
👥 1946
🔗 Norwood Camp Fire Girls
Youthful energy and civic engagement light up the town.
🗞️🗣️ 1938
🔗 Talk Of The Town
Local news and neighborhood happenings keep conversation buzzing.
🦮 1929
🔗 Dog To Guide Student At Harvard Law School
Compassion and ambition unite in one inspiring journey.
🕊️🚣♂️ 1903–1902
🔗 William J. Wallace Expires at Nantasket
🔗 Norwood People Attempt A Canoeing Feat On A Wager
Farewells and summertime adventures ripple through early Norwood life.
🗞️ 1897–1896
🔗 Talk Of The Town – 1897
🔗 Talk Of The Town – 1896
Chatter and charm from the town’s earliest chronicles.
