The Second Empire style is notable in that it is not inspired by looking back at historical examples, but instead draws on contemporary French designs of the time. It was … Continue reading Second Empire Style in Norwood
Wonderful Women of Norwood: Anna Smith Day
Anna Smith Day (photo taken by her son, F. Holland Day) Anna (Smith) Day was born in 1836 in South Dedham to Lyman Smith and Melinda (Guild) Smith. She was … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood: Anna Smith Day
Pvts. Horace G. Webber And Thomas Elias Listed Killed-This Day in Norwood History-December 20, 1944
Webber Previously Reported Missing;Both Men Served With Infantry Units;Total Norwood War Dead Stands At 37 Pvts. Horace G. Webber And Thomas Elias Listed Killed in action Pvt. Horace G. Webber, … Continue reading Pvts. Horace G. Webber And Thomas Elias Listed Killed-This Day in Norwood History-December 20, 1944
Pvt. Horace Webber Reported Missing In Siegfried Assault-This Day in Norwood History-December 7, 1944
Pvt. Horace G. Webber, 34-year-old Norwood Infantry soldier, is missing in action in Germany, it was learned last night following the receipt of a War Department telegram by his wife, … Continue reading Pvt. Horace Webber Reported Missing In Siegfried Assault-This Day in Norwood History-December 7, 1944
Cloverleaf Alleys In Grand Opening-This Day In Norwood History-January 17, 1942
Reardon And Carducci In Dedicatory Grudge Match Norwood's swank new bowling; alleys, the Cloverleaf, located on the superhighway, a few feet north of East Cross Street, opened auspiciously Saturday afternoon … Continue reading Cloverleaf Alleys In Grand Opening-This Day In Norwood History-January 17, 1942
George Willett Reviews His Early Activities-This Day in Norwood History-July 9, 1937
In this letter sent to the Norwood Messenger, George F. Willett recounts his early life and tells how his fortune was made in his own words.
Sundial Presented to Norwood From Group of Campfire Girls-This Day In Norwood History-November 4, 1929
Sundial Presented to Norwood From Group of Campfire Girls-This Day In Norwood History-November 4, 1929