At the annual town meeting on March 7, 1892, a motion was made by John C. Lane and unanimously adopted by the town: "That a standing committee be appointed to further the general interests of the town and especially to consider and devise ways and means of increasing the business done in the town, such recommendation and plans
1930 German Residents of Wilson Street (first half)
The Schacht House (photo by LLKearney) #2 Wilson – Home of Anthony Izza, Rhode Island, book cloth machine operator #28 Wilson Street – Home of Hilmer Ekland, Sweden, floorcovering machinist … Continue reading 1930 German Residents of Wilson Street (first half)
Norwood Bank Reaches $15 Million Mark-This Day in Norwood History-April 21, 1955
Norwood’s First Bank Is Largest Massachusetts Co-operative Bank Located Outside A Metropolitan Trading Area The Norwood Co-Operative Bank, Norwood’s first bank, established in 1889, has set another milestone with the … Continue reading Norwood Bank Reaches $15 Million Mark-This Day in Norwood History-April 21, 1955
Frank 0. Winslow, Dead at 81-This Day In Norwood History-January 22, 1926
Founder of Leather Firm Ill Some Time Had Served in Many Town Offices and in Legislature F. O. Winslow NORWOOD, Jan 22— Francis O. Winslow, 81, one of the founders … Continue reading Frank 0. Winslow, Dead at 81-This Day In Norwood History-January 22, 1926
First Congregational Church of Norwood Celebrates 175th Anniversary-This Day in Norwood History-October 23, 1911
First Congregational Church of Norwood Celebrates 175th Anniversary This Day in Norwood History-October 23, 1911
Decisive Action Taken on Water Question-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1905
This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1905-Decisive Action Taken on Water Question.
Winslow’s Tannery Scores A Big Success with a Flag-Raising and Field Day-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1904
DESPITE DAMPNESS. A field day and flag raising was given yesterday afternoon by the employees of Winslow’s tannery, with sports at Prospect park and a general good time. The exercises … Continue reading Winslow’s Tannery Scores A Big Success with a Flag-Raising and Field Day-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1904
Business Association of Norwood Celebrates Tenth Anniversary and Ladies’ Night.-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1904
Event a Most Notable Social Success. Business Association of Norwood Celebrates Tenth Anniversary and Ladies’ Night NORWOOD, Jan 6—The celebration of its 10th anniversary and ladies’ night by the Norwood … Continue reading Business Association of Norwood Celebrates Tenth Anniversary and Ladies’ Night.-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1904
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.
Old Home Week Recap-This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 1902
Today's article is a recap of the first Old Home Week, held in 1902. The article includes a lengthy speech by Norwood historian and home-builder Milton H. Howard, in which he discusses Aaron Guild and the dedication of the monument to Captain Guild as well as his thoughts on the patriotic spirit of both Norwoodians and Americans. A list of Old Home Week participants was also compiled. During the evening portion of the event, a supper was held at the Universalist Church. Chairman Frank A. Fales delivered a speech and Rev Theon Brown read a poem he had written about returning to his boyhood home. The evening concluded with a historical address by Milton Howard, who used a stereopticon to show portraits of many past and present figures from Norwood and images of places and buildings in Norwood, both old and new. It's quite an interesting read!