Stanley George and Robert Earle Kalis art the sons of Mr. and Mr. Stanley G. Kalis of 170 Nichols street. Their grandparents are Fire Chief and Mrs. A. N. Earle, and Mrs. Margaret Kalis of Norwood.
Firebug Sought in 2 Norwood Blazes-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1951
Fire Chief Alonzo Earle today expressed the opinion that “a firebug' set the two fires on the Forbes estate and the Whittemore Coal Company early this morning. All police officers were called on duty to search the town for a suspect. Three buildings and at least eight head of a herd of 60 cattle were … Continue reading Firebug Sought in 2 Norwood Blazes-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1951
Norwood Fire Sweeps V. F. W. Home; 2 Hurt-This Day In Norwood History-March 5, 1949
V. F. W..COMMANDER Joseph Paduck shown with Norwood Post’s colors and other property he saved when fire wrecked headquarters this morning. NORWOOD, March 5—Two firemen were injured and several families were driven from nearby dwellings as a general alarm fire destroyed the 2 1/2 -story wooden home of Norwood Post. V. F. W., at 85 … Continue reading Norwood Fire Sweeps V. F. W. Home; 2 Hurt-This Day In Norwood History-March 5, 1949
All Bowling Alleys Saved In $10,000 Sport Center-This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1948
Quick Work By Firemen Confines Blaze To One Part Of Structure The quick action of the Norwood Fire Department was credited with preventing damage to the alleys at the Norwood Sport Center which was burned to the extent of an estimated $10,000 Sunday night. The fire which is believed to have started in the basement, … Continue reading All Bowling Alleys Saved In $10,000 Sport Center-This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1948
9 Nurses Flee Norwood Fire Near Hospital-This Day in Norwood History-October 28, 1947
NORWOOD, Oct. 28 — Nine nurses were forced to flee from the Norwood Hospital Nurses Home at 5:25 tonight when a fire started on the first floor of the two-and-a-half-story wooden building. The home is attached to the hospital but the 300 patients were not disturbed. Flames were discovered in the walls of the first … Continue reading 9 Nurses Flee Norwood Fire Near Hospital-This Day in Norwood History-October 28, 1947
Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945
Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945
Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945
Norwood Fire Department (Scoop McLean photo, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Ask To Be Relieved Of Chore As Of Oct. 15th Selectmen To Call In Chief For Conference Next Tuesday Chief Alonzo Earle of the Norwood Fire Department advised the Board of Selectmen last night that members of his department have submitted to him … Continue reading Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945
One Hurt, 14 Flee As Flames Sweep Apartment And Business Block-This Day in Norwood History-October 23, 1944
One Hurt, 14 Flee As Flames Sweep Apartment And Business Block-This Day in Norwood History-October 23, 1944
Flames Wipe Out Downtown Block-This Day in Norwood History-October 12, 1944
Flames Wipe Out Downtown Block-This Day in Norwood History-October 12, 1944
Fire Threatens Village Hall-This Day In Norwood History-December 3, 1942
Firemen Save Old Village Hall After Short Battle Building Was Town's First Moving Picture Theatre Circa 1900 One of the oldest landmarks in Norwood, Old Village Hall, was threatened by fire last night when flames started in the elevator motor high up in the old building. Firemen saved the building in a 10-minute battle. The … Continue reading Fire Threatens Village Hall-This Day In Norwood History-December 3, 1942