Art Deco

Is a style of visual arts that first appeared in France in the 1910s. It became a popular form of architecture design in the United States in the 1920 through … Continue reading Art Deco

Second Empire Style in Norwood

The Second Empire style is notable in that it is not inspired by looking back at historical examples, but instead draws on contemporary French designs of the time.  It was … Continue reading Second Empire Style in Norwood

Norwood Memorial Street Corner List

1 Pleasant & E Cross St U.S. Army PFC Ralph E. Shackley 1915 1943 * 2 Pleasant & Cross St U.S. Army Sgt. Edward F Hayes 1923 1945 * 3 … Continue reading Norwood Memorial Street Corner List

1950 Norwood High School Girls Tennis Team

1950 Norwood high School Girls Tennis Team Rear Row: Leighton, Butler, Crimmins, Chapman, Lucas, KallgrenFront Row: Maroney, Priday, Chisholm, King, Crosby

End of the Line For Kline’s Department Store-This Day In Norwood History-November 14, 1994

NORWOOD - The racks in Kline’s basement children’s clothing section were bare. Beneath the knotty pine wall panels in the men’s department, bargain hunters strolled along the thin carpets and … Continue reading End of the Line For Kline’s Department Store-This Day In Norwood History-November 14, 1994

First Residents Move Into Windsor Gardens-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1963

BRITISH COUPLE FIRST RESIDENTS OF WINDSOR GARDENS — Mr. William B. Saunders of Windsor Gardens presents key to Mr. and Mrs. David P. McQuire, the first residents of the new … Continue reading First Residents Move Into Windsor Gardens-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1963

Norwood Star Market Opens-This Day In Norwood History-April 9, 1958

The Norwood Star Market opened it's doors on April 9th, 1958. The building has been expanded several times and is now Shaw's supermarket. Hiring for the Norwood Star Market began … Continue reading Norwood Star Market Opens-This Day In Norwood History-April 9, 1958

Catholic Woman’s Club To Honor Past Presidents-This Day In Norwood History-February 7, 1950

The monthly meeting of the Norwood Catholic Woman's Club will be held on Wednesday evening. February 8. at 8 p.m. in the K. of C. hall, with Miss Olive M. … Continue reading Catholic Woman’s Club To Honor Past Presidents-This Day In Norwood History-February 7, 1950

Gas Attendant Robbed of $70 in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-October 14, 1950

Gas Attendant Robbed of $70 in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-October 14, 1950

Former Massachusetts Governor Frank G. Allen Dead at 76-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1950

Former Massachusetts Governor Frank G. Allen Dead at 76-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1950