Churches Develop Community Spirit In South Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-September 10, 1938 Pictured: St George's Roman Catholic Church
This Day In Norwood History-June 23, 1969-Norwood Catholics Laud Saturday Mass
June 23, 1969-In the age of rapid and often disruptive change, parishioners at St. Catherine’s Church, learned yesterday of another innovation — a Saturday Mass which will fulfill their Sunday obligation.
This Day In Norwood History-April 26, 1909-Bishop Lays Cornerstone of St Catherine’s Of Sienna Church
Many Priests Attend the Ceremony at St Catherine’s Catholic Church at Norwood. AS THE NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH AT NORWOOD WILL LOOK WHEN COMPLETED. NORWOOD, April 25, 1909—The corner stone of … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-April 26, 1909-Bishop Lays Cornerstone of St Catherine’s Of Sienna Church
Germantown Points of Interest
Today, very little remains of Germantown except for the houses. Both Bullard and Wilson Streets are highly traveled, as they are a short cut to Westwood. Some of the Germantown … Continue reading Germantown Points of Interest
This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962-Mark 44th Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence
SIGNS PROCLAMATION — Town Manager Waiter Blasenak has signed a proclamation designating Friday, February 16, as Lithuanian Independence Day in Norwood. Present to witness the signing as members of the … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962-Mark 44th Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence
Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue
Tremont Street On November 5, 1954 the partially nude body of fifteen-year-old Geraldine Annesse was found the garage of #13 Tremont Street. She had been raped and strangled. Early newspaper … Continue reading Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue
Atwood Avenue to Folan Avenue
Saint George Orthodox Church – 6 Atwood Avenue St George Orthodox Church (photo LLKearney) The church was founded by Syrian immigrants. Before, the church was built, this South Norwood Syrians … Continue reading Atwood Avenue to Folan Avenue
St James Avenue to St George Avenue
South Norwood Photo Studio ---1 St James Avenue (now gone) John Klukas, a photographer who operated his business out of this location. He was one of two photographers operated photo … Continue reading St James Avenue to St George Avenue
Oolah Avenue to St. James Avenue
Oolah Avenue Named after the Abdallahs – “Oolah” is Syrian for Nicholas. Over the years, this street has been the home to waves immigrants – Irish, Polish, Lithuanian, Italian, Portuguese, … Continue reading Oolah Avenue to St. James Avenue
Polish
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth map. The Polish share much of their history and culture with the Lithuanians. Their long connection started in 1386 Lithuania’s Grand Duke Jogaila married Queen Jadwiga, of … Continue reading Polish