Emily Curtis Fisher, taken when she was around 20 years of age. Emily Curtis Fisher was born on May 21, 1866, in South Dedham, Massachusetts. Her father William's family, the … Continue reading Emily Curtis Fisher
James Pendergast
1877-1940 James Edward Pendergast was born on November 22, 1877 in West Dedham (now Westwood), before moving to Norwood at a young age. His father Patrick J. Pendergast was an … Continue reading James Pendergast
Lyman Waldo Bigelow & Sons
Lyman Waldo Bigelow was born at Boxborough, Massachusetts on March 7, 1828. Lyman's early education was in Boxborough and nearby Groton, Massachusetts. Lyman married Catherine B. Howard on September 12, … Continue reading Lyman Waldo Bigelow & Sons
George Morrill Started Something When He Bought First Car Ever Sold-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972
Historic Event Related On Radio George H. Morrill Local late-nite-radio freaks who happened to spin their dials to WGBH-FM, sister station to Boston’s public TV Channel 2, around midnight last … Continue reading George Morrill Started Something When He Bought First Car Ever Sold-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972
Personality Portrait-Victor E. Blasenak Commander-Elect of Legion-This Day In Norwood History-October 9, 1939
Whenever anything Legion-wise is going on, there is usually a busy individual in the thick of it, full of pep and activity, and that will be -Victor E. Blasenak who … Continue reading Personality Portrait-Victor E. Blasenak Commander-Elect of Legion-This Day In Norwood History-October 9, 1939
Personality Portraits-Charles Hayden-Submaster of Norwood High School-This Day In Norwood History-December 9, 1938
Within the past ten years, Charles Hayden has endeared himself to the hearts of hundreds of high school students in his capacity as Submaster and Latin teacher in the Norwood … Continue reading Personality Portraits-Charles Hayden-Submaster of Norwood High School-This Day In Norwood History-December 9, 1938
Personality Portrait-Charles E. Houghton-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1938
Charles E. Houghton His two fellow candidates have nothing on Charles E. Houghton when it comes to public service and public office holding. Mr. Houghton also has held many important … Continue reading Personality Portrait-Charles E. Houghton-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1938
Personality Portrait-Charles E. Houghton-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1938
John E. Folan John E. Folan, candidate for the unexpired term of Selectman John M. Mutch in the coming special election, enters the field of candidates not only with previous … Continue reading Personality Portrait-Charles E. Houghton-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1938
Personality Portrait-Albin K. Parker-This Day In Norwood History-August 5, 1938
He keeps the books for Gladiolus lovers Albin K. Parker has ties with two fascinating and absorbing organizations, the Norwood Historical Society and it’s headquarters in the amazing Day House, … Continue reading Personality Portrait-Albin K. Parker-This Day In Norwood History-August 5, 1938
Personality Portrait- Judge James A. Halloran-This Day In Norwood History-April 9, 1937
As he enters his nineteenth year as Town Moderator, the Norwood Free Press presents Judge Janies A. Halloran, lawyer, traveler, and scholarly gentleman . . . Since his graduation from … Continue reading Personality Portrait- Judge James A. Halloran-This Day In Norwood History-April 9, 1937