Norwood Fire Destroys Auto Parts Building, Former Village Hall-This Day In Norwood History-April 15, 1964

NORWOOD — A general alarm fire destroyed an auto parts building and an adjoining vacant structure at Nahatan st. and Broadway, just off the business district, at 10:30 Tuesday night. … Continue reading Norwood Fire Destroys Auto Parts Building, Former Village Hall-This Day In Norwood History-April 15, 1964

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

X-Rays For Industrial Workers Start Monday-This Day In Norwood History-September 14, 1955

X-Rays For Industrial Workers Start Monday-This Day In Norwood History-September 14, 1955

New Owners May Develop Westover As Separate Entity-This Day in Norwood History-June 22, 1954

June 22, 1954-New Owners May Develop Westover As Separate Entity

Screaming Fire Whistle Rouses Norwoodites to Demand Quiet-This Day In Norwood History-April 15, 1950

For decades, Norwood residents had lived peacefully under the reassuring call of the town’s old steam fire whistle, powered by Winslow Brothers & Smith Company. Its familiar tone signaled emergencies … Continue reading Screaming Fire Whistle Rouses Norwoodites to Demand Quiet-This Day In Norwood History-April 15, 1950

Swimming Banned At Willett Pond-This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1946

This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1946-Swimming Banned At Willett Pond

State Health Dept. To Check Hawes Pool Prior To Opening-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1945

This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1945-State Health Dept. To Check Hawes Pool Prior To Opening

Local Girls Winifred & Hannah O’Dea Die in Cocoanut Grove Fire-This Day In Norwood History-November 28, 1942

Winifred And Hannah O'Dea Of Norwood, Alice Brady Of Walpole Among 450 Who Perished In Boston Night Club Holocaust Mr. And Mrs. John Dixon Left Club Before Blaze Toothache Causes … Continue reading Local Girls Winifred & Hannah O’Dea Die in Cocoanut Grove Fire-This Day In Norwood History-November 28, 1942

Petition Filed Against Norwood Selectmen-This Day in Norwood History-September 2, 1938

Town Manager William C. Kendrick A recall petition filed this morning with Town Clerk James E. Pendergast seeks to have a special town election early in October to vote on … Continue reading Petition Filed Against Norwood Selectmen-This Day in Norwood History-September 2, 1938

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Norwood Schools Closed Due to Infantile Paralysis-This Day in Norwood History-September 6, 1935

NORWOOD DELAYS OPENING OF SCHOOLS UNTIL OCT 1   Dr Charles L. Lynch, chairman of the Board of Health, announced late this afternoon that following a meeting of his board … Continue reading Norwood Schools Closed Due to Infantile Paralysis-This Day in Norwood History-September 6, 1935