Explore the history of the Norwood Sport Center on Cottage Street in Norwood, MA, opened in 1940, featured in Hollywood films, and operating until its 2024 closure. Frank Sherwood opened the Norwood Sport Center on October 3, 1940. Modeled after the "Belgian Building" featured in the 1939 World's Fair, it cost $50,000 to build, a sizable sum at the end of the Great Depression. According to their website the Norwood Sport Center was the first building built as a candlepin bowling alley rather than being converted from some other use.
Bowling still strikes a chord with Norwood old-timer-April 14, 2017
Charlie Kuietauskas was a pin boy at the then-just opened Norwood Sport Center, when bowling was the rage. (DAVID L. RYAN / BOSTON GLOBE STAFF) By Hattie Bernstein GLOBE CORERSPONDENT For … Continue reading Bowling still strikes a chord with Norwood old-timer-April 14, 2017
Norwood Sports Center Backdrop In Upcoming Film-July 18, 2012
The historic Norwood Sports Center was used as a filming location for the Jason Reitman movie Labor Day, starring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin.
Norwood Seniors Strike Out Heat with Bowling League-July 29, 2011
The Norwood Senior Bowling League has been a staple in the community for decades, providing seniors with a fun way to stay active. Meet the league members who make it happen.
Selectmen Split Over Amusement Game Permits at Sport Center and Local Restaurants-August 6, 1980
In a close 3–2 vote, Norwood selectmen approved 10 electronic game machines at Norwood Sport Center after concerns about creating a “penny arcade” atmosphere. A similar request from Papa Gino’s for a single Space Invader machine was denied, with officials distinguishing between recreation‑based and dining‑based establishments.
Surgery Helped Bill Travers Elbow His Way To Big League Heights-July 4, 1976
MILWAUKEE — Young Bill Travers likes to think of himself as a modern marvel of medicine, on sort of a low-budget scale. He is the $400 Bionic man. At least … Continue reading Surgery Helped Bill Travers Elbow His Way To Big League Heights-July 4, 1976
Norwood Man Candlepin King-This Day in Norwood History-July 19, 1962
Edward Bosco, representing Norwood Sport Center, became the first local man to win the Southeast Massachusetts “King of the Hill” candlepin show last Sunday night when he dethroned Albert Pick, … Continue reading Norwood Man Candlepin King-This Day in Norwood History-July 19, 1962
Claire Puchalski Crowned Class A Candlepin Queen-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1962
This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1962-Claire Puchalski Crowned Class A Candlepin Queen
“Ladies’ Day” Is New Feature At Norwood Sport Center-This Day in Norwood History-February 8, 1962
A new innovation at Norwood Sports Center is “Ladies Day" every Thursday morning. Women can now bowl all morning, as many strings as they want, and get free candlepin instructions … Continue reading “Ladies’ Day” Is New Feature At Norwood Sport Center-This Day in Norwood History-February 8, 1962
Guild Variety Team Are Junior Bowling Champs-April 4, 1957
These are the members of the Guild Variety team who won the championship of the Norwood Junior Bowling League with a 34-4 record this season. They nosed out Sansone motors … Continue reading Guild Variety Team Are Junior Bowling Champs-April 4, 1957