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
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? Click to take our poll and let your voice be heard!
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
Revitalizing Norwood Center: A Town’s Rebirth-July 2, 2005
Discover how Norwood has been working to transform its central business district into a vibrant shopping and dining destination.
End of the Line For Kline’s Department Store-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-November 14, 1994
Hidden Spanish Romanesque Facade Revealed as Norwood Theatre Sheds Its “Tired-Looking” Exterior-September 19, 1994
Stripping away a 33-year-old exterior reveals the original 1927 Spanish Romanesque facade of the Norwood Theatre in an exciting downtown revitalization project.
Car Crashes Into Three Downtown Norwood Stores-August 11, 1993
A 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue driven by retired firefighter James F. Maroney jumped the Washington Street curb, damaging Garber Travel, Hill Jewelers, and the Cheerio of Norwood gift shop.
Youth Drop-In Center-June 11, 1971
Aiming to break down social barriers and prevent a "rough summer" for local youth, Director Scott Stilwell opens the Adrienne Coffee House for a second season.
Latest Bird’s Eye View of Downtown-August 10, 1961
This Day In Norwood History-August 10, 1961-Latest Bird's Eye View