Intersection at Washington & Winter Streets

The W. Everett Furniture Manufactory. (Norwood Historical Society collection) This intersection has lots going on as far as Norwood History goes. Directly in front of us is the site of … Continue reading Intersection at Washington & Winter Streets

Norwood Park

Norwood Park-This Day In Norwood History-July 7, 1955

Martin Cerel was the man behind Norwood Park, a housing development built at the base of Morse Hill in South Norwood at Alandale Parkway. Dozens of ads were run throughout … Continue reading Norwood Park-This Day In Norwood History-July 7, 1955

Hawes Swimming Pool Dedicated-This Day In Norwood History-August 23, 1936

New Swimming Pool Dedicated Opening Day Swim Meet, Hawes Pool July 3, 1949 The "Hawes Brook" swimming pool was dedicated on Sunday, August 23, 1936, and the occasion was marked … Continue reading Hawes Swimming Pool Dedicated-This Day In Norwood History-August 23, 1936

Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923

Norwood’s Planning Board Unveils an Ambitious Vision for a “Town Beautiful” In the spring of 1923, Norwood residents were invited to look toward the future with the release of the … Continue reading Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923