This Day In Norwood History-June 10, 1945-George T. ‘Lee’s Lieutenants’ Present Governor With Commission

June 10, 1945-George T. 'Lee’s Lieutenants’ Present Governor With Commission

This Day In Norwood History-June 9, 1942-$25,000 Fire at Roll Land in Norwood

June 9, 1942-$25,000 Fire at Roll Land in Norwood

The “Split” and along Walpole Street

Postcard of the Methodist Church at the intersection of Washington and Walpole Streets Church on split. This church was built in 1900 and was the original home of the Methodist … Continue reading The “Split” and along Walpole Street

Development of the Guild Square Area

1831 Map of South Dedham In 1872, when Norwood was established, the Guild Square area had been settled with homes and businesses for well over a hundred years, although much … Continue reading Development of the Guild Square Area

This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1955-Judge Orders Most Evidence Be Shown to Defense in Geraldine Annese Murder Case

Goldstein To See State Exhibits Of Entire Case In an unprecedented ruling, Superior Court Judge Frank J. Donahue has ordered Norfolk County to turn over to the defense practically all … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1955-Judge Orders Most Evidence Be Shown to Defense in Geraldine Annese Murder Case

This Day In Norwood History-February 17, 1950-Observe Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence

Nation’s Spirit Should Help World To Stand Strong, Says Wigglesworth LITHUANIANS OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY—Members of St. George's Lithuanian Church observed the 32nd anniversary of the independence of their homeland on Sunday. … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-February 17, 1950-Observe Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence

This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1946-Plans for Emergency Veterans Housing on Bellevue Ave Move Ahead

Town Proceeds With Preparations For Project At Bellevue Ave. Site Heads Drive- James J. Curran, well-known Norwood attorney, who has been named chairman of the Norwood 1946 Red Cross Fund … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1946-Plans for Emergency Veterans Housing on Bellevue Ave Move Ahead

This Day In Norwood History- February 13, 1942-For 306 Years Norwood Has Backed-Up Her 1351 Fighting Sons!

1636 to 1774 Norwood Sent 64 MEN to the Colonial Wars 1775 to 1783 Norwood Sent 119 MEN to the Revolution 1812 to 1814 Norwood Sent 1 MAN to the … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History- February 13, 1942-For 306 Years Norwood Has Backed-Up Her 1351 Fighting Sons!

This Day in Norwood History-February 11, 1944-Capt. George T Lee in Action Over 5th Army Beachhead

This column is indebted to Corporal Roger P Flaherty for a copy of "Stars and Stripes", Italy edition, which carries the account of Captain George Lee’s P-12 Squadron over the … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 11, 1944-Capt. George T Lee in Action Over 5th Army Beachhead

This Day In Norwood History-February 8, 2013-Fire at Concannons Village

The following was submitted by Norwood Fire Department Spokesman George Morrice. The Norwood Fire Department responded to a reported building fire at Concannon's Village early Thursday afternoon. The call came … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-February 8, 2013-Fire at Concannons Village