From fuel struggles and heartfelt reunions to civic expansion and hospital changes, July 20 has been a day of reinvention, reflection, and deep community roots in Norwood’s timeline. Here’s your full lineup, bundled for a memorable scroll:
Norwood Hospital Demolition-July 20, 2022
This view of the Lorusso building shows the demolition of Norwood Hospital from the Washington Street side. The crossover that connected the Lorusso and Draper buildings on the ground and … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Demolition-July 20, 2022
1949 Police Photo Of Rescued Dog Prompts Reunion-July 20, 2014
This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 2014-1949 Police Photo Of Rescued Dog prompts Reunion
Butters Family Sells Pharmacy-July 20, 1990
A significant chapter in the history of South Norwood business and family legacy came to an end on July 20, 1990. The Butters family pharmacy, a staple in the community … Continue reading Butters Family Sells Pharmacy-July 20, 1990
Norwood’s Mental Health Facility Controversy-July 20, 1988
The controversy surrounding the outpatient mental health facility in Norwood serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities that arise when mentally disturbed individuals interact with residential neighborhoods. The South … Continue reading Norwood’s Mental Health Facility Controversy-July 20, 1988
2 Norwood Teens Arrested in School Vandalism, Theft-July 20, 1984
The summer of 1984 had just begun to heat up in the quiet suburban town of Norwood, Massachusetts, when a sense of unease settled over the community. On July 11, … Continue reading 2 Norwood Teens Arrested in School Vandalism,…
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