Join us on Sunday, October 14 at 3 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church for a tour of the "Old Winslow Neighborhood". The rain date will be the following Saturday, September 23rd at 3 p.m.
Norwood Neighborhoods Exhibits Sources and Acknowledgements
The Swedeville Walking tour (courtesy of George Curtis) Acknowledgements: The Norwood Historical Society would like to give a special thank you to several people, who without their knowledge, help and … Continue reading Norwood Neighborhoods Exhibits Sources and Acknowledgements
Cedar Street: A New Neighborhood is Established
View looking down Cedar Street today. (photo LLKearney) In 1888, George Winslow & George Peterson laid out Cedar Street, Quincy Avenue, and the lower portion of Savin Avenue, creating 38 … Continue reading Cedar Street: A New Neighborhood is Established
Talk Of The Town-May 27, 1981
Late May 1981 found Norwood in a familiar spring rhythm: budgets debated, neighborhoods speaking up for themselves, institutions adjusting to growth, and community groups preparing for summer traditions. The day’s … Continue reading Talk Of The Town-May 27, 1981
Good Neighbor Sunday Coming February 14-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1965
COMMITTEE MEMBERS making plans for "Good Neighbor Sunday" on February 14 are (seated): Rev. Allen Keedy, Pastor First Congregational Church, Mrs. John Clarke, John Flaherty, Jr., Mrs. George A. Sullivan, … Continue reading Good Neighbor Sunday Coming February 14-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1965
Talk of the Town-April 26, 1962
Norwood and its neighboring towns moved through late April 1962 with a full slate of civic drives, church suppers, school productions, club meetings, and the steady hum of Route 1 … Continue reading Talk of the Town-April 26, 1962
Sunday Services in Norwood Churches-October 3, 1957
Sunday Services in Norwood Churches-This Day In Norwood History-October 3, 1957
Talk of the Town-July 18, 1957
Rep. Charles Holman (R-Norwood) created a significant stir within the Massachusetts House of Representatives during the ongoing, high-stakes debate regarding the proposed sales tax bill. In a moment that energized … Continue reading Talk of the Town-July 18, 1957
Emmanuel Lutheran Church To Mark 50th Birthday This Year-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948
Congregation Holds Annual Meeting — Special Message Delivered By Pastor Pointing out that the Emmanuel Lutheran Church this year marks its fiftieth anniversary, Dr. A. E. Rehnstrom, pastor, asked the … Continue reading Emmanuel Lutheran Church To Mark 50th Birthday This Year-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948
Harry J. Korslund, Architect-This Day in Norwood History-January 10, 1941
The Guild Theatre, now Conrad's Restaurant, was designed by Harry J. Korslund. It is really gratifying to make public mention, in a review of this nature, of one of our … Continue reading Harry J. Korslund, Architect-This Day in Norwood History-January 10, 1941