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October 18, 1982October 17, 2026 georgenhs Human Interest, This Day In Norwood History

Young Norwood Mechanic Builds Custom MG-Jeep Hybrid-October 18, 1982

The Birth of a Bright Yellow Hybrid-October 18, 1982 Motorists traveling around Norwood have likely caught sight of an unusual, eye-catching vehicle cruising local streets. From a distance, the bright … Continue reading Young Norwood Mechanic Builds Custom MG-Jeep Hybrid-October 18, 1982

October 18, 1932October 17, 2026 georgenhs Uncategorized

Norwood Woman Leaps to Death From 31st Floor of New York Hotel-October 18, 1932

Norwood Woman Leaps to Death From 31st Floor of New York Hotel-This Day in Norwood History-October 18, 1932

May 4, 1914May 4, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Auto Smahes Buggy-This Day In Norwood History-May 4, 1914

On a late Sunday morning in the spring of 1914, the usually steady rhythm of traffic along Washington Street in Norwood was abruptly broken at the intersection with Railroad Avenue. … Continue reading Auto Smahes Buggy-This Day In Norwood History-May 4, 1914

March 5, 1908September 14, 2025 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

George H Morrill, Owner of the First Automobile Driven In Boston-This Day in Norwood History-March 5, 1908

"The Pines" Norwood, Mass., Home of Geo. H. Morrill. Jr, Owner of the First Automobile Driven In Boston.Mr. Morrill is seated In the touring car on the extreme right of … Continue reading George H Morrill, Owner of the First Automobile Driven In Boston-This Day in Norwood History-March 5, 1908

July 28, 1905July 27, 2026 georgenhs Talk of the Town, This Day In Norwood History

Talk Of The Town-July 28, 1905

These news items were the talk of the town on July 28, 1905 Pictured: The Norwood Telephone Exchange building

Residence-of-George-H-Morrill
April 14, 1896April 4, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

George Morrill’s Horseless CarriageThis Day in Norwood History-April 14, 1896

George Henry Morrill 1829-1909 Norwood, Apr, 14.-Some time next month the first horseless carriage in this region will probably make its appearance at the residence of Mr. G. H. Morrill, … Continue reading George Morrill’s Horseless CarriageThis Day in Norwood History-April 14, 1896

Residence-of-George-H-Morrill
October 19, 1894October 17, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Boston Club Visits George H. Morrill’s New Home, “The Pines”-October 19, 1894

The members of the Boston club held their annual fete champetre at Norwood, as the guests of George H. Morrill Jr, yesterday, and it was the consensus of opinion of all present that it was one of the most enjoyable outings of the club since Its organization. The members left the New England depot on the 10 am train.

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