Closing of the Everett School Causes Overcrowding Emergency-This Day In Norwood History-November 3, 1923
New Balch School Ready-This Day in Norwood History-September 2, 1913
SCHOOLS OF NORWOOD. New Balch Building to Open Tomorrow—Assignment of 12 New Teachers in Various Districts. NORWOOD, Sept 2—The public schools of Norwood open next Wednesday for the Fall term. … Continue reading New Balch School Ready-This Day in Norwood History-September 2, 1913
Norwood Residents Desire New Highway-This Day in Norwood History-September 25, 1911
Residents of Norwood Are Called For Action. Alteration of Two Railroad Bridges Part of Plan Proposed. Two warrants for town meetings to be held in Norwood this week are posted—one … Continue reading Norwood Residents Desire New Highway-This Day in Norwood History-September 25, 1911
Norwood Schools To Open Sept 6 With Large Increase in Pupils and Many Changes-This Day in Norwood History- August 21, 1911
The West School, Corner of Walpole and Elliot Street Many Changes Made in Norwood Teaching Force Supt of Schools Austin H. Frittz has announced that the schools of Norwood will … Continue reading Norwood Schools To Open Sept 6 With Large Increase in Pupils and Many Changes-This Day in Norwood History- August 21, 1911
New Police Station, High School Building, Two Grade Schools and Hospital Are Desired-This Day In Norwood History-December 7, 1910
FOR NORWOOD IMPROVEMENT . Looking North on Washington street from the corner of Cottage street, 1909 (Photo colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) NORWOOD, Dec 7—The meeting of the Norwood … Continue reading New Police Station, High School Building, Two Grade Schools and Hospital Are Desired-This Day In Norwood History-December 7, 1910
Norwood’s First Old Home Week Begins-This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1903
July 28, 1903—Today and tomorrow Norwood will celebrate old-home week, the celebration opening with...
Origin of Norwood Names-Norwood Square, Guild Corner-July 3, 1903
This is the first article in a new series, "Origin of Norwood Names", where we will attempt to determine the story behind the naming of different places, buildings, and streets in Norwood. If you know the origin of a name in Norwood, please send us the information at george@norwoodhistoricalsociety.org.
Band Stand Location Debated-This Day in Norwood History-June 6, 1902
Finding a fitting location for public gatherings or band concerts was becoming a challenge in Norwood by 1902. The subject of building a bandstand in one of the parks close to the center of town was raised yet again. It would be years before George Willett spearheaded the construction of the Town Common that we know today, but the area, called "Hook Square" in the article, was still proposed. The bandstand was eventually constructed in the Everett lot, in what is now Aaron Guild Square.
Norwood, a Progressive Town, Has a Bright Future-This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895
This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895-Norwood, a Progressive Town, Has a Bright Future
G.H. Bateman Elected Selectman, Roads Are Hot Topic-This Day in Norwood History-May 6, 1893
Appropriations and Lively Discussions Town meeting, No. 3, took place Monday afternoon and evening. Contrary to expectation the orators were very moderate in their speeches and there was just enough … Continue reading G.H. Bateman Elected Selectman, Roads Are Hot Topic-This Day in Norwood History-May 6, 1893