N. Y. Regional Plan Consultant Endorses Project Dr. Timothy Adams, considered the foremost regional and town planner in the world today, has submitted a report on the Westover development in … Continue reading World Famous Planner Dr. Timothy Adams Lauds Westover Model, Gives Report-This Day in Norwood History-June 10, 1938
George Willett Reviews His Early Activities-This Day in Norwood History-July 9, 1937
In this letter sent to the Norwood Messenger, George F. Willett recounts his early life and tells how his fortune was made in his own words.
Civic Center, Gift Of George F. Willett, Destroyed By $100,000 Fire At Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-April 21, 1930
Four Buildings Belonging to Association Destroyed in Blaze of Suspicious Origin —Hospital Nearby Threatened For Time NORWOOD, April 21—Four of the $175,000 group of six buildings presented the Norwood Civic … Continue reading Civic Center, Gift Of George F. Willett, Destroyed By $100,000 Fire At Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-April 21, 1930
George Willet To Tell How He Lost His Fortune-This Day In Norwood History-April 7, 1930
Former Millionaire to Speak at Public Meeting in Norwood on Last 12 Years of His Life NORWOOD, April 7 — At a public meeting in Everett Hall, Civic Building, tomorrow … Continue reading George Willet To Tell How He Lost His Fortune-This Day In Norwood History-April 7, 1930
George Willett Proposed Greater Boston Terminal Zone-This Day In Norwood History-February 2, 1915
Would Remedy Long Routing of Freight for Nearby Places. All Transportation to Be Under One Company. October 29, 1915 map of the proposed Eastern Terminal Railway, which would have connected … Continue reading George Willett Proposed Greater Boston Terminal Zone-This Day In Norwood History-February 2, 1915
Evening of Rejoicing For Norwood Civic Association-This Day In Norwood History-January 2, 1914
Membership Campaign Ends With a Total of 1021. Three Thousand Join in Grand Celebration. The Norwood Civic Association Buildings NORWOOD. Jan 2 — The successful outcome of the campaign for … Continue reading Evening of Rejoicing For Norwood Civic Association-This Day In Norwood History-January 2, 1914
Norwood Civic Association Solving Many Social Problems-This Day In Norwood History-June 29, 1913
George F. Willett, a Well-Known Business Man, Has Built Up in Norwood a Civic Center With a Membership of 700, Which Is Doing Much to Wipe Out Class Distinction, Sometimes … Continue reading Norwood Civic Association Solving Many Social Problems-This Day In Norwood History-June 29, 1913
Civic Association Arranges For Regular Courses-This Day In Norwood History-January 9, 1911
MILITARY DRILL FOR NORWOOD BOYS. Plans Discussed at a Great Mass Meeting in the Clubhouse. Norwood Civic Association The pubic meeting Saturday evening at the Norwood civic association clubhouse to … Continue reading Civic Association Arranges For Regular Courses-This Day In Norwood History-January 9, 1911
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.
Rev Arthur Howe Pingree Installed Last Evening in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History- November 13, 1902
Sermon Delivered by Rev Dr George A. Gordon. REV ARTHUR II. PINGREE.Pastor of the First Congregational Church. Norwood. The ceremony of installing Rev Arthur Howe Pingree as pastor of the … Continue reading Rev Arthur Howe Pingree Installed Last Evening in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History- November 13, 1902