1882 Bird's eye of Norwood. (Source: O H Bailey & Co., Publishers, Boston, MA 1882) In 1872, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts accepted a petition from the residents of a village … Continue reading We Still Call it Home — Norwood’s Neighborhoods
Downtown Norwood In 1875
"One Pedestrian on the sidewalk on the right is the only person to be seen on the main street of Norwood in 1875. This was only three years after the … Continue reading Downtown Norwood In 1875
1950’s Aerial Photo of Downtown Norwood Center
This 1950's aerial photo shows the downtown area of Norwood and includes the Norwood Town Common, Town Hall, The old Norwood Police and Fire Building (now the OCC), the Norwood … Continue reading 1950’s Aerial Photo of Downtown Norwood Center
Poll: What do you call the center of Norwood?
What do you call the area bounded by Washington st, Nahatan st, Guild st and Broadway? [yop_poll id="4"]
Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
End of the Line For Kline’s Department Store-This Day In Norwood History-November 14, 1994
NORWOOD - The racks in Kline’s basement children’s clothing section were bare. Beneath the knotty pine wall panels in the men’s department, bargain hunters strolled along the thin carpets and … Continue reading End of the Line For Kline’s Department Store-This Day In Norwood History-November 14, 1994
Latest Bird’s Eye View of Downtown-This Day In Norwood History-August 10, 1961
This Day In Norwood History-August 10, 1961-Latest Bird's Eye View
Aerial View of Downtown Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-September 5, 1957
How much has Norwood changed since this September 5, 1957 aerial photo of the downtown area?
EDITORIAL: Parking Angles-This Day in Norwood History-July 22, 1949
This Day in Norwood History-July 22, 1949-EDITORIAL: Parking Angles
Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923
NORWOOD TOWN NOW BEAUTIFUL NORWOOD, May 19—The marked improvement in the physical appearance of the town of Norwood, since the establishment of a Planning Board, here, as well as the … Continue reading Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923