We want to know- what was your favorite story this month? Here are the top posts for March 2023: March 3, 1955-Peter Makarewicz Goes on Trial Next Monday in Murder … Continue reading Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of March 2023
Chapel Court – Finnish Hall
Chapel Court lot plans showing names of lot owners (Norfolk County Deeds) By the early 1900s, the Finns began arriving in a steady stream and settling in Norwood. In February … Continue reading Chapel Court – Finnish Hall
Tales of Tyot- Win Everett Gets Letters
Old Residents Give Their Versions Of Incidents In His Stories The following interesting letter comes to Win Everett from Mr. James R. Vance. Also some pertinent comments from Miss Sarah … Continue reading Tales of Tyot- Win Everett Gets Letters
Wonderful Women of Norwood
In celebration of Norwood's 150th Anniversary, the Norwood Historical Society would like to pay homage to the "wonderful women" of our town’s history. These women contributed to the building and … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood
Ofgant Jackson Adds Studebaker in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 24, 1960
Ofgant Jackson, famed throughout New England for its record sales and outstanding customer service, cordially invites the public to view the complete 1961 Studebaker line of passenger cars and trucks … Continue reading Ofgant Jackson Adds Studebaker in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 24, 1960
Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1954
Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1954
75th Anniversary Parade Seen by 20,000 in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1947
75th Anniversary Parade Seen by 20,000 in Norwood This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1947
110 War Veterans Honored At St. Peter’s Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1946
110 War Veterans Honored At St. Peter’s Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1946
Charlie Santoro Gathers Norwoodites For Hawaiian Christmas Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1945
I know there are about a dozen or so people from Norwood, Mass. on this rock. I wish you could call them together on Christmas Day between 1100 and 1200 … Continue reading Charlie Santoro Gathers Norwoodites For Hawaiian Christmas Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1945
Town Employees Have Gala Christmas Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
Town employees shown as they took time out from the Christmas festivities Monday night at Holman Hall to pose for the Messenger Cameraman. (Surette Photo) Employees of the Municipal Building … Continue reading Town Employees Have Gala Christmas Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944