Tremont Street On November 5, 1954, the partially nude body of fifteen-year-old Geraldine Annesse was found in the garage of #13 Tremont Street. She had been raped and strangled. Early … Continue reading Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue
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
Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham
Dr. Fogg Tells About First Church Erected In What Is Now Norwood The first finished church was located corner of Walpole and Winter Sts, South Dedham. The church was finished … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham
Covid-19 Digital Archive Question Of The Day-May 23
[ninja_form id=50] Thank you for adding your answers to the Norwood Historical Society Covid-19 Digital Archive. This "Quarantine Diary" will be a valuable resource for future researchers. To view or … Continue reading Covid-19 Digital Archive Question Of The Day-May 23
Norwood Civil Rights Worker Arrested In Selma Alabama With Dr Martin Luther King, John Lewis-This Day in Norwood History-February 10, 1965
Dartmouth Student John Liutkus, Class of '65, was arrested in Selma, Alabama along with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and John Lewis. A Norwood resident is proving the fact that … Continue reading Norwood Civil Rights Worker Arrested In Selma Alabama With Dr Martin Luther King, John Lewis-This Day in Norwood History-February 10, 1965
First Residents Move Into Windsor Gardens-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1963
BRITISH COUPLE FIRST RESIDENTS OF WINDSOR GARDENS — Mr. William B. Saunders of Windsor Gardens presents key to Mr. and Mrs. David P. McQuire, the first residents of the new … Continue reading First Residents Move Into Windsor Gardens-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1963
Committee Hopes To Bring Another Exchange Student Here Next Year-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1962
FOREIGN EXCHANGE COMMITTEE—Shown at a meeting held last week in the Norwood Senior High School are the members of the Foreign Exchange Student Committee. Seated, left to right: Mrs. Arthur … Continue reading Committee Hopes To Bring Another Exchange Student Here Next Year-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1962
St. Catherine’s Cafeteria Serves Nutritious Lunches To 1,000 Daily-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1962
LUNCH TIME—Mrs. Catherine Dean, Mrs. Florence Rowe, Bishop Jeremiah F. Minihan and Rt. Rev. Timothy F. O'Leary behind lunch counter at St. Catherine's School cafeteria serving children. (Eugene McLean Photo) … Continue reading St. Catherine’s Cafeteria Serves Nutritious Lunches To 1,000 Daily-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1962
Clement Riley Announces Run For Governor-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962
RILEY FOR GOVERNOR NIGHT was observed last Thursday at the Holiday Haven when some 700 supporters gathered to hear Registrar Clement A. Riley of Norwood announce his candidacy for the … Continue reading Clement Riley Announces Run For Governor-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962
Sparks Department Store Coming to Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1962
SIGN LEASE CONTRACT—Shown executing lease contract for new Sparks Department store on Providence Turnpike in Norwood are from left to right in first row— George Sparks, President of Sparks Department … Continue reading Sparks Department Store Coming to Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1962