Chapel Court lot plans showing names of lot owners (Norfolk County Deeds) By the early 1900s, the Finns began arriving in a steady stream and settling in Norwood. In February … Continue reading Chapel Court – Finnish Hall
Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013
Ray Martin. Seven teams pursued the prospect. The Red Sox even sent a scout to Ray Martin’s Norwood High School prom, In 1943, Norwood High School senior Ray Martin pitched … Continue reading Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013
Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1973
J. M. Murphy, police chief of Norwood (photo credit: Lieutenant Brian P. Murphy) Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy, 54, died yesterday at Norwood Hospital, where he was admitted Thanksgiving … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1973
John Abdallah Dies In Parade At Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 1968
John Abdallah Dies In Parade At Norwood This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 1968
Debonnaires Turn To Residents For Aid In Fund Campaign-This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1965-Debonnaires Turn To Residents For Aid In Fund Campaign
Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1954
Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1954
‘Golden Age’ Program Gets Underway With 30 On Hand-This Day in Norwood History-March 5, 1953
GROUP OF "GOLDEN AGERS" on hand if tfie Civic Building last week for the opening session of the Recreation Department's new program for this group. Standing in the rdar, left … Continue reading ‘Golden Age’ Program Gets Underway With 30 On Hand-This Day in Norwood History-March 5, 1953
John J. Murphy Will Head Legion’s Hospital Entertainment Committee-This Day in Norwood History-January 12, 1950
Commander John W. Murphy of Norwood Post 70, American Legion Commander John W. Murphy of Norwood Post 70, American Legion, last night re-appointed Past Commander John J. Murphy to head … Continue reading John J. Murphy Will Head Legion’s Hospital Entertainment Committee-This Day in Norwood History-January 12, 1950
American Legion Post 70 Initiates First All-WWII Team-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1948
When the Norwood Post 70 of the American Legion installed a class of 50 candidates on Tuesday night at the Post headquarters, this group composed the initiation team. Seated (left … Continue reading American Legion Post 70 Initiates First All-WWII Team-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1948