The Temple building today is home to a business (photo: Google Street View) Temple Shaare Tefilah – 935 Washington Street Although this building is located about a quarter of a mile north of Dean Street, it was an important place for many of South Norwood’s Jewish population. In 1908, seventeen Jewish families purchased a Torah … Continue reading Dean Street to Oolah Avenue
$12 A Week Feeds A Family Of Four-This Day In Norwood History-February 10, 1943
1943 Ad for A&P Supermarkets In spite of present high food prices, a family of four may obtain their nutritional needs on $12 a week. This requires, of course, careful buying and management, says Miss May E. Foley of the Massachusetts State College Extension Service, who, in cooperation with Miss Beatrice Billings of the same … Continue reading $12 A Week Feeds A Family Of Four-This Day In Norwood History-February 10, 1943
Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988
Thousands of motorists who drive over the Nahatan Street bridge will now be paying honor to Norwood's most decorated war hero. The bridge was dedicated Sunday with a bronze plaque identifying it as a memorial to George T. Lee. Before his death in 1954, the Norwood airman had been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross; the … Continue reading Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988
A&P Supermarket In Norwood Plans Opening Wednesday-This Day in Norwood History-September 26, 1955
A&P Supermarket In Norwood Plans Opening Wednesday-This Day in Norwood History- September 26, 1955
A&P Supermarket In Norwood Plans Opening Wednesday-This Day in Norwood History-September 26, 1955
An ultra-modern A. & P. supermarket on Route 1, Norwood, featuring all of the latest self-service shopping conveniences, will have its grand opening Wednesday. Opening day through Saturday will see a $1000 21-inch color TV I and 100 $5 food orders being given away. On opening day a loaf of Jane Parker bread will be … Continue reading A&P Supermarket In Norwood Plans Opening Wednesday-This Day in Norwood History-September 26, 1955
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
Mark Opening Of New A&P Store-This Day in Norwood History-January 29, 1948
Banquet For Employees Precedes Debut Here Of 'Store Of Tomorrow' Nearly 100 employees of the A. & P. Co. attended a banquet held last night at the Tyot Room, Lewis' Restaurant, marking the completion of remodeling operations at A. & P.'s new 'Store of Tomorrow’’ at Cottage and Central Streets, Norwood. The new store was … Continue reading Mark Opening Of New A&P Store-This Day in Norwood History-January 29, 1948
Norwood A&P’s New “Store Of Tomorrow” Open Thursday-This Day In Norwood History-January 28, 1948
The “Store of Tomorrow” will be unveiled in Norwood on Thursday when A & P Food Stores celebrates the completion of remodeling operations at its streamlined supermarket at Cottage and Central streets. More than 3,000 different food items will be available in the eight complete departments which feature the store while a completely new bakery … Continue reading Norwood A&P’s New “Store Of Tomorrow” Open Thursday-This Day In Norwood History-January 28, 1948