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
🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry
From Gridiron Glory to Community Tradition — A Norwood Perspective 📜 Introduction Every Thanksgiving morning, before the turkey hits the oven, Norwood residents gather with unmatched anticipation—not just for family … Continue reading 🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry
Roll Land
On Thanksgiving Day in 1938, Charles, John and Peter Santoro opened Roll-Land roller skating rink at 942 Providence Highway, close to the corner of Dean street. It was the first … Continue reading Roll Land
Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013
Ray Martin. Seven teams pursued the prospect. The Red Sox even sent a scout to Ray Martin’s Norwood High School prom, In 1943, Norwood High School senior Ray Martin pitched … Continue reading Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013
Roll Land Hangs On-This Day in Norwood History-September 1, 1976
Except for its own sign out front, the Roll-Land roller skating rink along the commercial jungle known as Route 1 looks much as it did years ago when it opened. … Continue reading Roll Land Hangs On-This Day in Norwood History-September 1, 1976
Norwood Wins State Title, 3-1-This Day In Norwood History-March 21, 1972
1972 Norwood High School Hockey Team - State Champions Row 1: F. Baglione, D. Bayer, F. Carbone, B. Pieri, L. Parker, P. Battles, B. Lawrie, G. Walker. Row 2: Head … Continue reading Norwood Wins State Title, 3-1-This Day In Norwood History-March 21, 1972
Norwood Debates—Which Is Hebner’s Top Sport?-This Day In Norwood History-May 12, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-May 12, 1965 Norwood Debates—Is Norwood High’s Richy Hebner a better baseball or hockey player?
Norwood Debate—Which Is Hebner’s Top Sport?-This Day In Norwood History-May 12, 1965
Is Norwood High’s Richy Hebner a better baseball or hockey player? Everyone in Norwood agrees that Hebner, a 16-year-old junior, excels in both sports. This Spring, Hebner, a shortstop, is … Continue reading Norwood Debate—Which Is Hebner’s Top Sport?-This Day In Norwood History-May 12, 1965
Hockey Team Takes Bay State League Title-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
VICTORY PARADE—The Norwood High School Hockey Team clinched the Bay State League title with an impressive 3 to 1 win over Needham on Saturday night, and an impromptu victory parade … Continue reading Hockey Team Takes Bay State League Title-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
Hockey Players Tell Why They Wanted The Championship-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
Sports writer Frank Wall asked the members of the Norwood High School hockey team why they wanted to win the Bay State League crowd. Here are, their answers: CAP. JACK … Continue reading Hockey Players Tell Why They Wanted The Championship-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964