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August 14, 1973August 12, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Arena Area Study Shelved Following Denial of County Funds-August 14, 1973

Following a denial of matching funds from county commissioners, Norwood's industrial promotion board shelved its request for a $22,000 area engineering study.

Construction site of Oakvale Mall in 1972 with workers, scaffolding, crane, dump truck, and escalators
July 10, 1973July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Seeds Of Vast Industrial Development Planted-July 10, 1973

On July 10, 1973, the industrial committee in Norwood underwent a significant reorganization, appointing local developer Robert L. Rizzo as chairman and establishing a five-member steering committee to promote business … Continue reading Seeds Of Vast Industrial Development Planted-July 10, 1973

March 29, 1964July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Norwood Looks Forward-March 29, 1964

Norwood, until 1872 a part of Dedham, today appears a town that was built-and divided-by a railroad. But unlike many New England towns that boomed early in the Industrial Revolution … Continue reading Norwood Looks Forward-March 29, 1964

August 8, 1963August 5, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood-Canton Make Pitch As NASA Location-August 8, 1963

This Day In Norwood History-August 8, 1963-Norwood-Canton Make Pitch As NASA Location

August 2, 1946July 31, 2026 georgenhs Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Guild School Lot Sold-August 2, 1946

This Day In Norwood History-August 2, 1946-Guild School Lot Sold

February 2, 1940July 31, 2024 georgenhs Housing, This Day In Norwood History

Careful Planning Responsible For Cleveland Park-This Day in Norwood History-February 2, 1940

Twenty-five four, five and six-room houses have been planned for construction in Cleveland Park in the coming year. Four houses are now under construction and one is completed. Mr. and … Continue reading Careful Planning Responsible For Cleveland Park-This Day in Norwood History-February 2, 1940

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