Skip to content
Norwood Historical Society

Norwood Historical Society

  • Home
  • Events
  • Explore
    • Archives
    • Norwood’s Neighborhoods
    • The F. Holland Day House
    • This Day In Norwood History
    • Wonderful Women of Norwood
  • Get Involved
    • Membership
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Shop
  • Contact

Tag: Broadway

October 16, 1978October 15, 2026 georgenhs Board of Selectmen, This Day In Norwood History

Controversial Town Towing Policy Reaches Boiling Point-October 16, 1978

Selectmen Weigh Adding a Fourth Contractor- A long-standing municipal debate over Norwood's official police towing rotation is set to reach a dramatic head tonight, as the Board of Selectmen prepares … Continue reading Controversial Town Towing Policy Reaches Boiling Point-October 16, 1978

August 8, 1978August 6, 2026 georgenhs Housing, This Day In Norwood History, Zoning

Norwood Couple Questions Legality of New Access Road Built Next to Their Sumner Street Home-August 8, 1978

Anita and Joseph Fraone questioned the legality of a new bulldozer-cleared access road beside their 99 Sumner St. home during a Norwood Planning Board meeting.

April 15, 1964July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Fire Destroys Auto Parts Building, Former Village Hall-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-April 15, 1964

January 4, 1962July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, United States Navy

Charles Jones En Route Home For Discharge-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1962

The U.S.S. Oconto Charles E. Joncs/ Ml 2/c, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Jones of 102 Broadway, has arrived on the West Coast on the U.S.S. Oconto and … Continue reading Charles Jones En Route Home For Discharge-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1962

February 24, 1948October 1, 2026 georgenhs Bowling, Fire, This Day In Norwood History

All Bowling Alleys Saved In $10,000 Sport Center-This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1948

Quick Work By Firemen Confines Blaze To One Part Of Structure The quick action of the Norwood Fire Department was credited with preventing damage to the alleys at the Norwood … Continue reading All Bowling Alleys Saved In $10,000 Sport Center-This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1948

October 31, 1946July 31, 2025 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Murray Chevrolet-This Day in Norwood History-October 31, 1946

Murray Chevrolet-This Day in Norwood History-October 31, 1946

October 18, 1946October 17, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Sansone Motors Building Modern Auto Showroom-This Day In Norwood History-October 18, 1946

Sansone Motors Building Modern Auto Showroom This Day In Norwood History-October 18, 1946

October 18, 1946October 17, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Buildings, Town Government

New Role For Old Village Hall-This Day In Norwood History-October 18, 1946

New Role For Old Village Hall This Day In Norwood History-October 18, 1946

March 16, 1943February 24, 2024 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Ann Tanneyhill Writes Script For National Radio Program-This Day In Norwood History-March 16, 1943

Former Local Woman Prominent In Social Work Ann Tanneyhill Ann Tanneyhill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Tanneyhill of 32 Day Street. Norwood has written the script and arranged … Continue reading Ann Tanneyhill Writes Script For National Radio Program-This Day In Norwood History-March 16, 1943

January 30, 1943June 4, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Urge Municipal Parking Lot-This Day In Norwood History-January 30, 1943

Voters To Act On Article Thursday Leaders Recommend Acquisition Of Land The Municipal Lot can be seen on the right side of this Google Earth photo. The location of the … Continue reading Selectmen Urge Municipal Parking Lot-This Day In Norwood History-January 30, 1943

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Hours & Info

93 Day Street
Norwood, MA 02062
1-781 762 9197
info@norwoodhistoricalsociety.org
Contact us for an appointment
  • Facebook Icon
  • Instagram
  • Threads
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Mail
Our programs are supported in part by a grant from the Norwood Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

Powered by WordPress.com.