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Did You Know? The Cost of the Tilton Carillon Bells

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Norwood, MA—The late-gothic Norwood Memorial Municipal Building was built in 1927-28, and consists of a four-story solid masonry structure with split-face granite block veneer and limestone bandings. The existing roof … Continue reading Preservation Completed at Norwood Memorial Municipal Building-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 2014

Water leaks and weathering threaten a local landmark, prompting municipal leaders to search for an expert restoration architect.

TEACHER AND PUPIL—Instructor Martin Gillman joins Earl Chamberlain among the bells in the tower of Norwood Town Hall where Chamberlain (left) plays the carillon. (Globe Photo by Ellis Herwig) Bells … Continue reading Old Norwood carillon retains clarity-November 23, 1972

256 Roger “Zeke” Walker, Blind Carillonneur, Performs 19 Concerts a Year from the Locked Tower of Norwood Town Hall High above the bustle of Norwood Center, behind a locked door … Continue reading Roger Walker, Norwood’s Blind Carillonneur-June 3, 1954

This Day in Norwood History- August 29, 1950-Walter F. Tilton, Norwood Banker and Philanthropist, Dies at 93

NEW WAR WORKER Roger Walker Makes Good As Fore River Machinist Norwood's carillonneur has gone to war. Roger Walker, 44, totally blind since birth, has at last realized an ambition … Continue reading Norwood’s Blind Carillonneur Uses Skilled Fingers For War-This Day In Norwood History-April 16, 1943

NORWOOD, Sept 28-The new Memorial Municipal Building will be dedicated on Armistice Day, Sunday, Nov 11, immediately after the exercises the first carillon concert will be given, and a second … Continue reading Dedication of Norwood Municipal Building Scheduled For Nov. 11-This Day in Norwood History-September 28, 1928

The town of Norwood is poised to house the second largest carillon in the United States with the arrival and installation of a magnificent set of bells in the tower … Continue reading Norwood to Install Second Largest Carillon in the US-August 29, 1928