An abandoned building on Davis Ave caught fire on this day in Norwood history in 2016. (Photo credit Officer Jurewich, Norwood Police Department)
General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1971
NORWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL WAS DESTROYED BY A GENERAL ALARM FIRE LAST NIGHT (Bob Dean photo) A general-alarm fire swept through Norwood Junior High School last night, threatening to destroy … Continue reading General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1971
15 Candidates To Face League Of Women Voters-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS—The Norwood League of Women Voten held a board meeting at the home of Mrs. George B. Johnson, 77 Deerfield road, and made fine plans for Candidates' … Continue reading 15 Candidates To Face League Of Women Voters-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
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 … Continue reading Firebug Sought in 2 Norwood Blazes-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1951
Emmanuel Lutheran Church To Mark 50th Birthday This Year-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948
Congregation Holds Annual Meeting — Special Message Delivered By Pastor Pointing out that the Emmanuel Lutheran Church this year marks its fiftieth anniversary, Dr. A. E. Rehnstrom, pastor, asked the … Continue reading Emmanuel Lutheran Church To Mark 50th Birthday This Year-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948
Capt. Edward Dyer Trains Mule-packing Medics for Mountain War-This Day In Norwood History- July 29, 1944
This Day In Norwood History- July 29, 1944-Capt. Edward Dyer Trains Mule-packing Medics for Mountain War
South Norwood Knitting Unit Aids Red Cross-This Day in Norwood History-December 4, 1941
SOUTH NORWOOD RED CROSS knitting group which lias compiled an enviable record for the production fï sweaters since its inception some time ago. Left to right, front: .Mrs. A. Alionen; … Continue reading South Norwood Knitting Unit Aids Red Cross-This Day in Norwood History-December 4, 1941
Departure of 10th Cavalry Seen by 500 People of Norwood-This Day in Norwood History- August 24, 1909
Officers Guests of Capt Cushing Last Evening.Maj Grierson Praised His Men’s Behavior. The US 10th Cavalry, known along with the 9th Calvary as "Buffalo soldiers", were African American soldiers who … Continue reading Departure of 10th Cavalry Seen by 500 People of Norwood-This Day in Norwood History- August 24, 1909