Bigelow/Lepper house in the early 1900s (Norwood Historical Society collection) Catherine Bigelow, wife of L. Waldo Bigelow, bought this lot of land in 1887 from Charles W Gay, it would … Continue reading 25 Beech Street – The Erwin A Bigelow/George Lepper House
They Like Trains-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
Joseph Trudeau set up his Lionel electric train In his bicycle shop on Washington street South Norwood, and let the children of the neighborhood take turns running set. The group … Continue reading They Like Trains-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Vintage ice skate in the collection at the Norwood Historical Society By WIN EVERETT This yarn is not Written for the youth of today. It is dedicated to the kids … Continue reading Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Lewis’ Restaurant Ultimate In Norwood Dining History-This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1940
On February 20th the ultimate in Norwood’s dining history will be reached. It is the date of the opening: of the new Lewis restaurant and grill nearing completion at the … Continue reading Lewis’ Restaurant Ultimate In Norwood Dining History-This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1940
A Double Century Record-August 13, 1897
The remarkable feat of riding a bicycle 200 miles over country roads in 15 hours, has never been accomplished until last Sunday, when Warren F. Taylor, of this town.....
Cycling Record Attempt-This Day In Norwood History- July 24, 1897
This Day In Norwood History- July 24, 1897-Cycling Record Attempt
Norwood’s First Parade-This Day in Norwood History-September 4, 1893
NORWOOD’S FIRST ATTEMPT. Parade and List of Sports Were a Grand Success. Norwood, Sept 4, 1893 —Today, for the first time in the 21 years of this town’s history, … Continue reading Norwood’s First Parade-This Day in Norwood History-September 4, 1893
Lady Bicyclists-This Day in Norwood History-June 5, 1892
The debate over women and the bicycle — that great symbol of modern freedom — reached Norwood in a particularly vivid way one evening when a small procession of riders … Continue reading Lady Bicyclists-This Day in Norwood History-June 5, 1892
George Morrill Shows Off First Gas Car At Brockton Fair-This Day in Norwood History-October 2
THE BROCKTON FAIR. The Second Day's Attendance was 35,000. Duryea Motor Carriage, 1893 | National Museum of American History - National Museum of American History - Smithsonian Institution The second … Continue reading George Morrill Shows Off First Gas Car At Brockton Fair-This Day in Norwood History-October 2