June 12, 1937-The Norwood School Committee met last night and Mr. L. D. Lynch reported the results of a conference regarding the installation of fire alarms in each of the school buildings
This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1951-Firebug Sought in 2 Norwood Blazes
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 … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1951-Firebug Sought in 2 Norwood Blazes
This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1948-All Bowling Alleys Saved In $10,000 Sport Center
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 … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1948-All Bowling Alleys Saved In $10,000 Sport Center
This Day in Norwood History-January 20, 1955-Kalis Twins
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, … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 20, 1955-Kalis Twins
This Day In Norwood History-December 3, 1942-Fire Threatens Village Hall
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 … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-December 3, 1942-Fire Threatens Village Hall
This Day in Norwood History-October 28, 1947-9 Nurses Flee Norwood Fire Near Hospital
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 … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-October 28, 1947-9 Nurses Flee Norwood Fire Near Hospital
This Day in Norwood History-October 23,1944-One Hurt, 14 Flee As Flames Sweep Apartment And Business Block
Man Overcome By Smoke Rescued From Bedroom William Wall and John Hayes carrying out the only piece of furniture salvaged from the Hennesy apartment, with the fire gutted block behind. … Continue reading 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 12, 1944-Flames Wipe Out Downtown Block
Cafe And Market Gutted By Fire Loss Estimated At $25,000; Cause Wot Yet Determined Warning From Telephone Operator Leads To Discovery By Police;Firemen Find Basement Inferno WHERE FLAMES RAN AMOK … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-October 12, 1944-Flames Wipe Out Downtown Block
This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945-Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty
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 … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945-Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty
This Day In Norwood History-March 5, 1949-Norwood Fire Sweeps V. F. W. Home; 2 Hurt
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 … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-March 5, 1949-Norwood Fire Sweeps V. F. W. Home; 2 Hurt