Bigelow/Lepper house in the early 1900s (Norwood Historical Society collection) Catherine Bigelow, wife of L. Waldo Bigelow, bought this lot of land in 1887 from Charles W Gay, it would … Continue reading 25 Beech Street – The Erwin A Bigelow/George Lepper House
Art Deco
Is a style of visual arts that first appeared in France in the 1910s. It became a popular form of architecture design in the United States in the 1920 through … Continue reading Art Deco
Development of the Christian Hill Area
MACRIS ("Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System") map outlining the "F Holland Day House Neighborhood". The Christian Hill neighborhood is hemmed in by Nichols Street to the North, Cottage Street to … Continue reading Development of the Christian Hill Area
1000 Year Storm Hits Norwood, Massive Flooding, Hospital Evacuated-June 28, 2020
A historic "back building" thunderstorm on June 28, 2020, dropped over four inches of rain on Norwood in ninety minutes, causing catastrophic flooding that completely knocked out power at Norwood Hospital and forced an emergency evacuation.
The Coasters Thrill Crowd of 4,000 on Norwood Town Common for Summer Music Series-August 13, 1992
Drawing 4,000 fans to the town common, legendary vocal group The Coasters headlined the Norwood Arts Council's Summerfest series with classic doo-wop hits.
Historic Village Inn at Central and Guild Streets Transitions to New Management as “TK’s Meeting House”-August 15, 1981
Local entrepreneurs George Thomas and David Kelley have taken over management of the landmark Village Inn at Central and Guild streets, renaming it TK’s Meeting House.
The Issue Of Video Licenses-June 9, 1981
In June 1981, Norwood officials crack down on incoming electronic amusement requests, fearing a "video fever" arcade atmosphere downtown.
Jesuit Priest Expelled From Iraq Celebrates Ordination Jubilee in Norwood-June 17, 1969
A hometown missionary marks 25 years of ordination at St. Catherine's following a dramatic escape from the Middle East.
Norwood Priest Expelled From Iraq Sees Little Hope Of Return-June 17, 1969
Expelled from Baghdad after 22 years, Norwood's Father Thomas B. Mulvehill celebrates his ordination anniversary at home amidst Middle East turmoil.
100th Birthday Unlikely for Norwood’s Historic Village Hall-July 23, 1963
Norwood's historic former village hall on Broad Street is slated for demolition after being condemned by the Board of Selectmen.