From century-old headlines to exciting premieres, August 1st has seen some memorable moments in Norwood's story. Here’s a look at all the events that happened on this day—collected in one … Continue reading On This Day In Norwood History- August 1
Homes, Headlines, and Heart: Norwood’s Story in 1965
📰 Norfolk County in 1965: A Portrait of Community, Resilience, and Everyday Life Commemorating the stories and spirit of our town through the lens of the Norfolk County Press, August … Continue reading Homes, Headlines, and Heart: Norwood’s Story in 1965
Police Sergeant Exam Applicants: Norwood’s 1965 Civil Service Moment
👮 Police Sergeant Exam Applicants: Norwood’s 1965 Civil Service Moment 📝 The Announcement In August 1965, the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission informed Norwood’s Board of Selectmen that five local officers … Continue reading Police Sergeant Exam Applicants: Norwood’s 1965 Civil Service Moment
Retrospective: 1965 Pricing for Homes, Cars, Restaurants & More
🍗 Restaurant & Takeout Prices (Skillet Restaurant at Norwood Plaza) ItemDescriptionPriceChicken-in-the-Bucket2½ lb chicken, 4 rolls, cole slaw, fries$2.65Bucket of ClamsFried clams, fries, cole slaw, rolls, tartar sauce$2.65Bucket of Scallops46 scallops, … Continue reading Retrospective: 1965 Pricing for Homes, Cars, Restaurants & More
Back-to-School and Bargain Hunting: Retail Life in 1950s Massachusetts
🎒 Back-to-School and Bargain Hunting: Retail Life in 1950s Massachusetts In August 1957, Massachusetts families were gearing up for the school year with sharpened pencils, fresh notebooks, and a keen … Continue reading Back-to-School and Bargain Hunting: Retail Life in 1950s Massachusetts
Town Budgets and Buick Sedans: Debating Civic Spending in 1957 Norwood
🚗 Town Budgets and Buick Sedans: Debating Civic Spending in 1957 Norwood In the summer of 1957, a quiet but pointed debate unfolded in the pages of the Norfolk County … Continue reading Town Budgets and Buick Sedans: Debating Civic Spending in 1957 Norwood
Gridiron Rivalries and Racing Legends: Sports in Norwood 1957
🏈🏁 Gridiron Rivalries and Racing Legends: Sports in Norwood, 1957 In 1957, Norfolk County’s sports culture was more than just competition—it was community. From packed bleachers at high school football … Continue reading Gridiron Rivalries and Racing Legends: Sports in Norwood 1957
A Ranch for $13,800: Exploring Norfolk County’s 1957 Housing Market
🏡 A Ranch for $13,800: Exploring Norfolk County’s 1957 Housing Market In 1957, the American dream came with a price tag—and in Norfolk County, that price was often $13,800. Modest … Continue reading A Ranch for $13,800: Exploring Norfolk County’s 1957 Housing Market
What $20 Bought You in 1957: A Journey Through Norfolk County’s Grocery Aisles
🛍️ What $20 Bought You in 1957: A Journey Through Norfolk County’s Grocery Aisles In the summer of 1957, Norfolk County residents were greeted by a flurry of newspaper ads … Continue reading What $20 Bought You in 1957: A Journey Through Norfolk County’s Grocery Aisles
Norwood in 1945: A Community at the Crossroads of Peace
🇺🇸 Norwood in 1945: A Community at the Crossroads of Peace By the Norwood Historical SocietyCommemorating the lives, legacies, and local spirit of August 31, 1945, as captured in the … Continue reading Norwood in 1945: A Community at the Crossroads of Peace