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Tag: 1957

March 9, 2023April 5, 2024 lauriekearney Germantown, Norwood's Neighborhoods

1930 German Residents of Bullard St., Walpole (second half)

The Doderer House (photo by LLKearney) #166 Bullard – The home of Carl Doderer Carl Gotlieb Doderer was born 31 Aug 1874 in Backnang, Baden, Germany and died 28 Nov … Continue reading 1930 German Residents of Bullard St., Walpole (second half)

March 8, 2023April 4, 2024 lauriekearney Germantown, Norwood's Neighborhoods

1930 German Residents on Walpole Street (first half)

#654 Walpole - Home of George Readel (Readel/Riedel) George J. Readel, born 30 May 1870 South Dedham; died 31 Oct 1947 Norwood. He was the son of William Balthazar Readel … Continue reading 1930 German Residents on Walpole Street (first half)

March 7, 2023April 4, 2024 lauriekearney Germantown, Norwood's Neighborhoods

1930 German Residents of Wilson Street (second half)

The Herzog House (photo by LLKearney) #89 Wilson Street – The home of Herman Herzog. Hermann Reinhold Herzog was born 27 Feb 1859 in Langenbielan, Germany (now Poland); died 1936 … Continue reading 1930 German Residents of Wilson Street (second half)

January 30, 2023July 11, 2026 lauriekearney Christian Hill, Walking Tour

12 Vernon Street – The Joel Metcalf Baker House

Joel Baker house, circa 1900, when it was still situated on Washington Street (Norwood Historical Society collection) Joel M. Baker bought this house lot in 1854 from Joseph Day. It … Continue reading 12 Vernon Street – The Joel Metcalf Baker House

November 10, 2022May 25, 2026 georgenhs Uncategorized

In Memory Of All Marines in Norfolk County

This monument, located in Aaron Guild Park, was dedicated by the Norfolk County Marine Corps League in 1957. The inscription reads: In Memory of All Marines of Norfolk County Who Gave … Continue reading In Memory Of All Marines in Norfolk County

November 11, 2019July 3, 2026 georgenhs Public Event, Roll of Honor, This Day In Norwood History, WWII

Honoring Norwood’s Veterans

Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans

August 22, 2019June 8, 2023 georgenhs Sports

Roll Land

On Thanksgiving Day in 1938, Charles, John and Peter Santoro opened Roll-Land roller skating rink at 942 Providence Highway, close to the corner of Dean street. It was the first … Continue reading Roll Land

October 18, 1982October 17, 2026 georgenhs Human Interest, This Day In Norwood History

Young Norwood Mechanic Builds Custom MG-Jeep Hybrid-October 18, 1982

The Birth of a Bright Yellow Hybrid-October 18, 1982 Motorists traveling around Norwood have likely caught sight of an unusual, eye-catching vehicle cruising local streets. From a distance, the bright … Continue reading Young Norwood Mechanic Builds Custom MG-Jeep Hybrid-October 18, 1982

February 20, 1964July 19, 2026 georgenhs Champions, Hockey, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Hockey Team Takes Bay State League Title-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964

VICTORY PARADE—The Norwood High School Hockey Team clinched the Bay State League title with an impressive 3 to 1 win over Needham on Saturday night, and an impromptu victory parade … Continue reading Hockey Team Takes Bay State League Title-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964

February 22, 1959July 19, 2026 georgenhs 2022 Top 20, Automile, Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Boch Rambler’s Policy: Your Price Is Our Price-February 22, 1959

Norwood Dealer Eyes New U.S. Sales Record ERNEST BOCH - General Manager BOCH RAMBLER From a humble beginning in 1938 as a repair shop, Boch Rambler in Norwood has grown … Continue reading Boch Rambler’s Policy: Your Price Is Our Price-February 22, 1959

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