The Temple building today is home to a business (photo: Google Street View) Temple Shaare Tefilah – 935 Washington Street Although this building is located about a quarter of a … Continue reading Dean Street to Oolah Avenue
Points of Interest: South Norwood’s Changing Street Scape
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
Norwood’s Lebanese-Syrian Immigrants
Syrians had been arriving in Massachusetts since the late 1880s. Many came from what is today, the countries of Lebanon and Syria, and these immigrants were mostly Christian. Traditionally, this … Continue reading Norwood’s Lebanese-Syrian Immigrants
Maps of South Norwood
Looking at maps of the area helps to illustrate how South Norwood grew. Two 1876 Maps show house lots on the (Upper South Norwood) end of Washington Street beyond the … Continue reading Maps of South Norwood
South Norwood: A Bustling Multi-Ethnic Neighborhood
1887 photograph of South Norwood, labeled "Morse Village" the Guild School is visable on the left of the picture. (from Picturesque Norwood) South Norwood was a largely undeveloped area when … Continue reading South Norwood: A Bustling Multi-Ethnic Neighborhood
Norwood Memorial Street Corner List
1 Pleasant & E Cross St U.S. Army PFC Ralph E. Shackley 1915 1943 * 2 Pleasant & Cross St U.S. Army Sgt. Edward F Hayes 1923 1945 * 3 … Continue reading Norwood Memorial Street Corner List
Roll Land
On Thanksgiving Day in 1938, Charles, John and Peter Santoro opened Roll-Land roller skating rink at 942 Providence Highway, close to the corner of Dean street. It was the first … Continue reading Roll Land
Prescott School Dedication Plans Set-This Day In Norwood History-January 11, 1959
Special Ceremonies Planned Week Apart DEDICATION—Members of the elementary schools building committee Inspect the stage at the Prescott School as they tour the premises In preparation for formal dedication cere* … Continue reading Prescott School Dedication Plans Set-This Day In Norwood History-January 11, 1959
A&P Supermarket In Norwood Plans Opening Wednesday-This Day in Norwood History-September 26, 1955
A&P Supermarket In Norwood Plans Opening Wednesday-This Day in Norwood History- September 26, 1955
A&P Supermarket In Norwood Plans Opening Wednesday-This Day in Norwood History-September 26, 1955
An ultra-modern A. & P. supermarket on Route 1, Norwood, featuring all of the latest self-service shopping conveniences, will have its grand opening Wednesday. Opening day through Saturday will see … Continue reading A&P Supermarket In Norwood Plans Opening Wednesday-This Day in Norwood History-September 26, 1955