South Norwood was a multi-ethnic neighborhood. Immigrants from Syria, Poland, Lithuania, and Italy first settled here; followed later by people from Portugal, Brazil, Egypt, and Ecuador. Like the residents of … Continue reading The Ethnic Groups that Called South Norwood Home
Wonderful Women of Norwood
In celebration of Norwood's 150th Anniversary, the Norwood Historical Society paid homage to the "wonderful women" of our town’s history. These women contributed to the building and formation of Norwood … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood
Puritan Furniture
In 1911, William Aho and his wife Aino immigrated to the United States from Finland and settled in Massachusetts. By the following year, William had opened the Thrift Furniture Shop … Continue reading Puritan Furniture
Library Exhibit Caps Bicentennial Celebration-October 18, 1976
The Morrill Memorial Library in Norwood opened a special exhibition of handcrafted Bicentennial projects yesterday, marking the official finale of the town's year-long 200th anniversary observance. Coordinated by adult services … Continue reading Library Exhibit Caps Bicentennial Celebration-October 18, 1976
Old Norwood carillon retains clarity-November 23, 1972
TEACHER AND PUPIL—Instructor Martin Gillman joins Earl Chamberlain among the bells in the tower of Norwood Town Hall where Chamberlain (left) plays the carillon. (Globe Photo by Ellis Herwig) Bells … Continue reading Old Norwood carillon retains clarity-November 23, 1972
Norwood Celebrates Centennial with Grand International Ball-October 18, 1972
A Night of Global Heritage and Local Celebration With vibrant costumes, traditional music, authentic dancing, and global cuisine, 1,000 Norwood revelers turned back the pages last night. Rather than stopping … Continue reading Norwood Celebrates Centennial with Grand International Ball-October 18, 1972
Puritan Furniture 25th Anniversary Sale-September 15, 1965
Puritan Furniture 25th Anniversary Sale-This Day In Norwood History-September 15, 1965
Bishop to Help Former Parish Mark 75th Year in Norwood-April 13, 1965
DIAMOND JUBILEE—St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood, celebrating its 75th birthday this month. Rev. Jeremiah F. Minihan, former pastor, will join with priests of the parish in a Mass of … Continue reading Bishop to Help Former Parish Mark 75th Year in Norwood-April 13, 1965
John J. Murphy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964
(Photo courtesy Liet. Brian Murphy) John J. Murphy, 185 Roosevelt avenue, Norwood, was the guest of honor at a dinner attended by more than 100 persons on January 23 at … Continue reading John J. Murphy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964
Mark 44th Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
SIGNS PROCLAMATION — Town Manager Waiter Blasenak has signed a proclamation designating Friday, February 16, as Lithuanian Independence Day in Norwood. Present to witness the signing as members of the … Continue reading Mark 44th Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962