The Temple building today is home to a business (photo: Google Street View) Temple Shaare Tefilah – 935 Washington Street Although this building is located about a quarter of a … Continue reading Dean Street to Oolah Avenue
Norwood’s Italian Immigrants
In over forty years, between 1880 and 1920 over four million Italians began arriving in The United States, many coming from the poor agricultural towns located in Mezzogiorno region (the … Continue reading Norwood’s Italian Immigrants
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You can donate to the Norwood Historical Society when you shop on Amazon, and it won't cost you a penny. Choose The Norwood Historical Society as your charity of choice and … Continue reading Donate to the Norwood Historical Society With Amazon Smile
Jimmy Fund Collectors-This Day In Norwood History-September 2, 1955
This Day In Norwood History-September 2, 1955-Jimmy Fund Collectors
Kevin Dixon Shatters His Own Scoring Record With 45 Points-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1955
KING SIZE — Kevin Dixon, the standout junior high school basketball player who stands 6 foot, 5 Inches in his stocking feet, can almost lob the basketball Into the net … Continue reading Kevin Dixon Shatters His Own Scoring Record With 45 Points-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1955
Rainbow Girls Install officers-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1948
Installed as officers of the Rainbow Girls at impressive services at Masonic Temple on Tuesday night were (seated, left to right) : Nancy Fleck, Worthy Advisor; Olga Zaruba, Worthy Associate … Continue reading Rainbow Girls Install officers-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1948
Alice Morrill Plimpton Bequeathes $50,000 to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History- July 25, 1923
NORWOOD LIBRARY GIVEN $50,000 The Plimpton Wing, a gift of Alice Morrill Plimpton (sister of Sara Bond Morrill and daughter of George H. Morrill) was built in 1928 as a … Continue reading Alice Morrill Plimpton Bequeathes $50,000 to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History- July 25, 1923
New Church For Universalist Society-This Day In Norwood History-December 19, 1886
NORWOOD'S NEW CHURCH. The Universalist Society Open Their New Edifice for Worship. Today the members of the Universalist church worshipped in their new edifice for the first time. The old … Continue reading New Church For Universalist Society-This Day In Norwood History-December 19, 1886