The Dexter house in the early 1900s. Note how the porch wraps around the side of the house. (Norwood Historical Society collection) It appears this Queen Anne style house was … Continue reading 25 Beacon St. – The William W. & Eliza M. (Blake) Dexter House
25 Beech Street – The Erwin A Bigelow/George Lepper House
Bigelow/Lepper house in the early 1900s (Norwood Historical Society collection) Catherine Bigelow, wife of L. Waldo Bigelow, bought this lot of land in 1887 from Charles W Gay, it would … Continue reading 25 Beech Street – The Erwin A Bigelow/George Lepper House
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
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
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
Skating Rink Proposal Going to Town Meeting-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1963
256 The Board of Selectmen Tuesday in a meeting with the Skating Rink Study Committee, initiated steps aimed at preparing an article for the next Special Town Meeting. It is … Continue reading Skating Rink Proposal Going to Town Meeting-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1963
Norwood Hospital Draws 3,500 Visitors for Open House Showcasing New 100-Bed Wing-September 27, 1962
About 3,500 residents tour Norwood Hospital's new 100-bed wing during an open house showcasing advanced medical monitoring, modern amenities, and community-funded additions.
Norwood and Walpole Join Forces on Interceptor Sewer Project to Solve Traphole Brook Pollution and Unlock 150 Acres for Development-September 17, 1962
Norwood and Walpole partner on a $211,800 federal-backed interceptor sewer project to clean up Traphole Brook pollution and unlock 150 idle acres for development.
Episcopal Bishop Anson Phelps Stokes Dedicates New $250,000 Grace Episcopal Church-September 17, 1962
Episcopal Bishop Anson Phelps Stokes visits Norwood to dedicate the new $250,000 Grace Episcopal Church at 150 Chapel Street.