The Italianate style was prevalent from 1840 to 1880, and like the Greek Revival, frequently has pedimented gables on columns at the front entry and is defined by simple but … Continue reading Italianate
Greek Revival
The Greek Revival style was prevalent 1840 to 1880. This style is easily recognizable due to its bold features and prevalence in institutional, civic, and residential architecture and was at … Continue reading Greek Revival
1923 Planning Board Report-Existing North-South Through Streets
The existing through streets of Norwood, as shown above, were laid out in times before the construction of the steam railroads, before the large industries were established, and, of course, … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Existing North-South Through Streets
Norwood P.O. Blaze Ruins Sacks of Mail-February 8, 1959
NORWOOD, Feb. 8 - Eight or 10 sacks containing fourth class mail were destroyed in a fire early this morning in the Norwood central post office in Guild sq. The … Continue reading Norwood P.O. Blaze Ruins Sacks of Mail-February 8, 1959
John J. Murphy Will Head Legion’s Hospital Entertainment Committee-This Day in Norwood History-January 12, 1950
Commander John W. Murphy of Norwood Post 70, American Legion Commander John W. Murphy of Norwood Post 70, American Legion, last night re-appointed Past Commander John J. Murphy to head … Continue reading John J. Murphy Will Head Legion’s Hospital Entertainment Committee-This Day in Norwood History-January 12, 1950
All Bowling Alleys Saved In $10,000 Sport Center-This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1948
Quick Work By Firemen Confines Blaze To One Part Of Structure The quick action of the Norwood Fire Department was credited with preventing damage to the alleys at the Norwood … Continue reading All Bowling Alleys Saved In $10,000 Sport Center-This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1948
Solemn Rites Mark Armistice Day-This Day in Norwood History-November 11, 1946
Large Crowd Participates In Exercises Here ARMISTICE DAY was observed with solemn rites in Norwood yesterday as veterans of two wars marked the end of hostilities against aggressor foes. Here … Continue reading Solemn Rites Mark Armistice Day-This Day in Norwood History-November 11, 1946
Pvt. Lawrence O’Brien Is Confined To Hospital In France-This Day in Norwood History-December 14, 1944
Pvt. Lawrence O'Brien Is Confined To Hospital In France Pvt. Lawrence J. O'Brien of Adams street. Norwood, is hospitalized in France with fever and trench foot after chasing the Nazi … Continue reading Pvt. Lawrence O’Brien Is Confined To Hospital In France-This Day in Norwood History-December 14, 1944
Pfc. Russell Webber in Hospital At San Diego-This Day in Norwood History-December 4, 1944
Russell H Webber, in the hospital at New Caledonia in October of 1943 Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Webber of 906 Washington street, Norwood, have received word from their son. Pfc. … Continue reading Pfc. Russell Webber in Hospital At San Diego-This Day in Norwood History-December 4, 1944
Town Recreation Program Will Get Underway Monday-This Day in Norwood History-November 16, 1944
Superintendent Releases Schedule For First Week Other Activites To Be Added As Soon As Arrangements Can Be Completed Norwood’s new town-sponsored program of recreation will start rolling next Monday, it … Continue reading Town Recreation Program Will Get Underway Monday-This Day in Norwood History-November 16, 1944