1930 German Residents of Walpole Street (second half)

The Sigmund House (photo by LLKearney) #512 Walpole - Home of Emil Sigmund Emil Edward Sigmund, was born 16 Feb 1896 Tiefenthal, Gottschee; died 22 Mar 1948 Norwood. He was … Continue reading 1930 German Residents of Walpole Street (second half)

The Winslow School and Beyond

A section of the 1876 map of Winslow Park which also show some of the Winslow homes. From the corner of Cedar Street down to Walpole Street is not actually … Continue reading The Winslow School and Beyond

25 Beech Street – The Erwin A Bigelow/George Lepper House

Bigelow/Lepper house in the early 1900s (Norwood Historical Society collection) Catherine Bigelow, wife of L. Waldo Bigelow, bought this lot of land in 1887 from Charles W Gay, it would … Continue reading 25 Beech Street – The Erwin A Bigelow/George Lepper House

Roll of Honor

OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor

Apollo XI Approaches First Moon Landing Using Masoneilan Control Valves-This Day In Norwood History- July 26, 1969

This Day In Norwood History- July 26, 1969-Apollo XI Approaches First Moon Landing Using Masoneilan Control Valves

Norwood Couple Win Free Trip To N.Y. World’s Fair-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964

WIN TRIP TO WORLD'S FAIR— The Norwood Gas Company announced today that Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Folan Jr. of 44 Silver Street are the winners of a free trip to … Continue reading Norwood Couple Win Free Trip To N.Y. World’s Fair-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964

The Seven Singing Sheas-This Day In Norwood History-December 6, 1963

Father’s Role Is to Beam CONTRARY—Veronica, 3, keeps mum as Edward, 5, and Mrs. Kate Shea briefly represent The Singing Sheas of Norwood. NORWOOD — The Singing Sheas of Norwood, … Continue reading The Seven Singing Sheas-This Day In Norwood History-December 6, 1963

Car Found in Norwood Connected to Boston Stangler Case-This Day in Norwood History-August 27, 1962

This Day in Norwood History- August 27, 1962-Car Found in Norwood Connected to Boston Stangler Case

Verne Inn Restored, Becomes Modern Funeral home-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957

Public Invited To Attend Open House This Weekend FRONT VIEW of the old VornĀ« Inn on Vernon street which hi* been completely restored as the home of the Eastman Funeral … Continue reading Verne Inn Restored, Becomes Modern Funeral home-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957

Norwood Pupils Risk a Scolding to See Cisco Kid-This Day in Norwood History-October 24, 1952

Norwood Pupils Risk a Scolding to See Cisco Kid-This Day in Norwood History-October 24, 1952