Map of South Norwood showing were some of the major employers were located. An easy walk away. (Source: Mapcarta.com - edited by LLKearney) To travel from one end of South … Continue reading Points of Interest: South Norwood’s Changing Street Scape
Pfc. Ralph Emerson Shackley
Ralph E. Shackley Pfc. Ralph F. Shackley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shackley of 93 East Cross street, was reported missing in action while taking part in the Sicilian … Continue reading Pfc. Ralph Emerson Shackley
Pfc. Ralph E. Shackley Was In Sicilian Campaign
No Details Given Parents In War Department Telegram Pfc. Ralph E. Shackley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shackley, 83 East Cross Street, Norwood, was reported by the War Department … Continue reading Pfc. Ralph E. Shackley Was In Sicilian Campaign
Happy Birthday Norwood Massachusetts!
Aaron Guild is featured on the Norwood Town Seal. When word of the fighting at the Battle of Lexington and Concord reached South Dedham, Guild famously dropped his low and … Continue reading Happy Birthday Norwood Massachusetts!
Bird’s Eye View Of Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-December 14, 1953
BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF NORWOOD is furnished in this first aerial picture of the town taken since before the war. This photo was made from a Piper Cub from the … Continue reading Bird’s Eye View Of Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-December 14, 1953
Pfc. John E. Johnson Is Commended For Work In Korea-This Day in Norwood History-January 21, 1948
Pfc. John E. Johnson Is Commended For Work In Korea Private First Class John E. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E Johnson of 58 East Cross street, was … Continue reading Pfc. John E. Johnson Is Commended For Work In Korea-This Day in Norwood History-January 21, 1948
Citizens of Tomorrow-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1948
Top row (left to right): Five-year-old Sheila Ruscitti of SO Cross street; four-and-a-half-year-old Joseph Heylin of 510 Nahatan street, and Mary McKinnon, aged seven, of 10 School street. Bottom row … Continue reading Citizens of Tomorrow-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1948
Norwood Business Spotlight-Norwood Sheet Metal-This Day in Norwood History-October 27, 1946
Norwood Business Spotlight-Norwood Sheet Metal This Day in Norwood History-October 27, 1946
Norwood Sheet Metal Works In New Quarters On Route 1-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1946
The Norwood Sheet Metal Works has moved to new quarters on Route 1 near East Cross street where complete heating and air conditioning service is now available to the people … Continue reading Norwood Sheet Metal Works In New Quarters On Route 1-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1946
Margaret Pendergast Is Bride of Matthew F. Foley, US Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
MARRIED HERE SUNDAY — Matthew F. Foley, U S.N , and his bride, the former Margaret I. Pendergast, following their marriage Sunday afternoon at St. Catherine’s Church. (Surette Photo) Miss … Continue reading Margaret Pendergast Is Bride of Matthew F. Foley, US Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945