From civil war memories and temperance debates to parking angles and musical celebrations, July 22 weaves a century’s worth of civic pulse, retail flair, and community planning into Norwood’s colorful timeline. Here’s your bundled roundup:
EDITORIAL: Parking Angles-This Day in Norwood History-July 22, 1949
This Day in Norwood History-July 22, 1949-EDITORIAL: Parking Angles
Talent Booked for Big Parish Penny Sale and Entertainment Aug. 4-This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1949
July 21, 1949-Top Talent Booked for Big Parish Penny Sale and Entertainment Aug. 4
Playground Pet Show-This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1949
This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1949-Playground Pet Show
Top Wrestling Stars At Norwood Arena, Inaugural Set For July 22-This Day in Norwood History-July 16, 1948
This Day in Norwood History-July 16, 1948-Top Wrestling Stars At Norwood Arena, Inaugural Set For July 22
Seen In The Shops With Roberta-This Day in Norwood History-July 22, 1939
Roberta, being only human after all, is hungry, so suggests that we start this week’s purchasing process with dinner at the Verne Inn. Mrs. Fisher, the charming hostess, ushers all … Continue reading Seen In The Shops With Roberta-This Day…
George Willett Outlines Homewood Development Plans To Wilson St Group-This Day In Norwood History-July 22, 1938
George F. Willett speaking to the Wilson Street Improvement Association on Wednesday night told that group that the plans for Homewood were all set and that work would be started … Continue reading George Willett Outlines Homewood Development Plans To…
Norwood Man Arrested in Raid-This Day In Norwood History-July 22, 1933
Murphy Pleads Not Guilty Francis W. Murphy of 25 Lenox av, Norwood, who was arrested in Boston Thursday charged with transporting 48 pints of alleged whisky and 50 gallons of … Continue reading Norwood Man Arrested in Raid-This Day In…
Ora Holman, Oldest Man in Norwood, Civil War Soldier, Dies-This Day In Norwood History-July 22, 1923
Ora Holman, who died last evening at his home, 183 Walpole St. was a Boston fireman in the days when Boston depended on a volunteer Fire Department. At his death, … Continue reading Ora Holman, Oldest Man in Norwood, Civil…
Date Chosen For Old Home Day-This Day In Norwood History-July 22, 1902
After Much Opposition July 30 Was Chosen as the Day on Which to Celebrate. A meeting of all the committees of the business association’s old-home day department was held last … Continue reading Date Chosen For Old Home Day-This Day…
Norfolk County Temperance Union’s Opinion of Spotters-This Day In Norwood History-July 22, 1891
VOTED A NECESSARY EVIL Norwood, Mass., July 22.—The Norfolk County Temperance Union held its annual picnic at Hawes Grove, in this town, yesterday. There was quite a large crowd present. … Continue reading Norfolk County Temperance Union’s Opinion of Spotters-This…
