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Tag: Civic Development

July 8, 1977July 19, 2026 georgenhs Medical, This Day In Norwood History

Medical Building Still Empty-July 8, 1977

Discover the story behind 480 Washington Street, once the town's premier medical hub in 1959, and the 1977 efforts to reconcile its high market price with local demand for office space.

Norwood Hospital 1926 Building (1929 postcard)
April 7, 1925March 30, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Hospital, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Hospital Announces Major Expansion and Remodeling Plan-This Day In Norwood History-April 7, 1925

In 1925, Norwood Hospital unveiled an ambitious plan to triple its bed capacity and build a major new wing behind the original structure.

April 2, 1900March 30, 2026 georgenhs Streets, This Day In Norwood History

Town Meeting Approves New Street After Heated Debate-This Day In Norwood History-April 2, 1900

A special town meeting held this evening at 7 p.m., followed by an adjourned session at 8, resulted in several major appropriations and a contentious vote over the acceptance of … Continue reading Town Meeting Approves New Street After Heated Debate-This Day In Norwood History-April 2, 1900

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