The Daniel P. Pond house circa 1990 (Source: MACRIS database) Daniel P Pond bought this empty house lot in 1861 from Joseph Day, Lyman Smith and Joel M Baker, and … Continue reading 120 Vernon Street – The Daniel P. Pond House
94 Cottage Street – The Orrin A. Boyden House
The MACRIS picture of the Orrin A. Boyden house, clearly a different house as it is a mirror image of #94. (Source: MACRIS database) Orrin A Boyden bought this empty … Continue reading 94 Cottage Street – The Orrin A. Boyden House
100 Cottage Street – The Henry B Mylod House
Henry B. Mylod house, circa 1990 (Source: MACRIS database) Henry B. Mylod bought his ¼ of an acre house lot on the corner of Vernon and Nichols Streets in June … Continue reading 100 Cottage Street – The Henry B Mylod House
🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry
From Gridiron Glory to Community Tradition — A Norwood Perspective 📜 Introduction Every Thanksgiving morning, before the turkey hits the oven, Norwood residents gather with unmatched anticipation—not just for family … Continue reading 🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry
NHS Graduate Kevin T Dixon in Columbia With Peace Corps-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1964
NHS Graduate Serving In Colombia With Peace Corps Kevin T. Dixon, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dixon, 21 Maple Street, Norwood, is one of 28 athletic instructors who … Continue reading NHS Graduate Kevin T Dixon in Columbia With Peace Corps-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1964
John J. Murphy Named Director Of Local Bank-This Day in Norwood History-January 16, 1964
John J. Murphy, 185 Roosevelt Avenue, Norwood, director of personnel and industrial relations at Bird & Son, Inc., was unanimously elected a director of the Dedham Trust Company at the … Continue reading John J. Murphy Named Director Of Local Bank-This Day in Norwood History-January 16, 1964
Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958
Norwood Messenger associate editor James T. O'Sullivan (left), looks on as editor George K. Sherlock (center) shows Senator and Mrs. Kennedy a front-page story from the previous week. The headline … Continue reading Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958
World Title Fight At Norwood Arena?-June 18, 1958
Willie Pep Encouraged by six phone calls (‘'Boston calling London, Eng. Mr. Biddles, please!”) and the promotional possibilities of Norwood Arena, Sam Silverman will fly to London next month to … Continue reading World Title Fight At Norwood Arena?-June 18, 1958
Norwood Star Market Opens-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-April 9, 1958
Record Hop Planned at Armory-March 8, 1958
Mr. Frank Borsa, Superintendent Ready, Recreation Department, and John F. Reynolds met with the Selectmen and discussed application of Mr. Borsa, on behalf of his son, for a permit to … Continue reading Record Hop Planned at Armory-March 8, 1958