Observation Post’s First Test Today-This Day in Norwood History-January 10, 1941

Blitzkrieg Will Start At Six January 21st This morning at 10 o’clock the first volunteers to take up duty at the Norwood Air Defence Observation Post will go on duty … Continue reading Observation Post’s First Test Today-This Day in Norwood History-January 10, 1941

Massachusetts’ New Executive Mansion—The Allen Home At Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 3, 1929

ALLENS WILL REMAIN AT NORWOOD WHERE BABY, FRANK JR, MAY THRIVE New Governor’s Son Has Elephants and Elephants And Mrs Allen Laughingly Wonders Why Oakview, home to Massachusetts Governor Frank … Continue reading Massachusetts’ New Executive Mansion—The Allen Home At Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 3, 1929

Funeral of Norwood’s Wealthiest Man, First Traveling Salesman in the Country-This Day in Norwood History- August 12, 1910

Came to Boston When 16 With Only $5. The funeral of Joseph Perez Hamlin of Norwood, who Died Monday, was held this afternoon at his home, corner of Wilson and … Continue reading Funeral of Norwood’s Wealthiest Man, First Traveling Salesman in the Country-This Day in Norwood History- August 12, 1910

Norwood Historical Society Founded-This Day In Norwood History-February 14, 1907

In 1901, the Norwood Literary Society voted “that an effort should be made to form a Norwood Historical Society, while we people among us to tell its history, and give … Continue reading Norwood Historical Society Founded-This Day In Norwood History-February 14, 1907

Norwood’s Heavy Taxpayers-This Day In Norwood History-July 25, 1892

This Day In Norwood History-July 25, 1892-Norwood's Heavy Taxpayers