Four women, including a state Representative and her pilot daughter, and three doctors, attended the opening candidates’ class for the formation of a parachute corps within the Civil Air Patrol … Continue reading Women Join ‘Chute Corps Of Civil Air Patrol Unit-This Day In Norwood History-July 8, 1942
For 306 Years Norwood Has Backed-Up Her 1351 Fighting Sons!-This Day In Norwood History- February 13, 1942
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 For 306 Years Norwood Has Backed-Up Her 1351 Fighting Sons!-This Day In Norwood History- February 13, 1942
Wilson Street Improvement Association Ask For Playground-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1939
Seventeen Members Present Their Case For Appropriations Seventeen members of the Wilson Street Improvement Association appeared before the Norwood Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night to request that a playground … Continue reading Wilson Street Improvement Association Ask For Playground-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1939
Former Gov. Allen-Owner Of Plant, Accused of “Importing New York Thugs” in Strike-This Day In Norwood History-December 4, 1933
STATE AND BOSTON OFFICERS CALLED NORWOOD, Dec 4 — State and Boston police were called upon to aid the Norwood police today after striking tannery workers and hired guards clashed … Continue reading Former Gov. Allen-Owner Of Plant, Accused of “Importing New York Thugs” in Strike-This Day In Norwood History-December 4, 1933
Hoes And Clubs Used In Battle-This Day In Norwood History-July 5, 1917
An Alley in the "flats" section of Norwood. Women Among 100 Syrians in Riot at Norwood Five in Hospital, Five Arrested—Home Guards Aid Police Special Dispatch to the Globe NORWOOD, … Continue reading Hoes And Clubs Used In Battle-This Day In Norwood History-July 5, 1917
Norwood Poles Attacked by Armed Countrymen-This Day in Norwood History-October 30, 1916
Norwood Poles Attacked by Armed Countrymen-This Day in Norwood History-October 30, 1916
H. Frank Walker Retires From Norwood Board of Engineers-This Day In Norwood History-January 8, 1916
FIRE FIGHTER 50 YEARS. Began as Boy During Civil War. H. FRANK WALKER. NORWOOD. Jan 8 — H. Frank Walker, who has retired from the Norwood Fire Department after a … Continue reading H. Frank Walker Retires From Norwood Board of Engineers-This Day In Norwood History-January 8, 1916
Norwood Police Catch Thieves-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1913
GOT THIEVES AT GARAGE Norwood Policeman Caught Two Single handed— Alleged Companions Arrested After Flight to Boston Large Quantities of Tires, Tubes And Accessories Had Been Taken. Chief of Police … Continue reading Norwood Police Catch Thieves-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1913
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 Police Battle With Yegg Suspects-This Day In Norwood History- August 16, 1908
TRIO ATTACKS LONE OFFICER (Editor's note: "Yegg" was a term for criminals, often used for safecrackers or burglars). A policeman and a bandit had their heads split open, and another … Continue reading Norwood Police Battle With Yegg Suspects-This Day In Norwood History- August 16, 1908