Looking down Savin Avenue towards Chapel Street. (photo LLKearney) In May of 1899, Melville Smith bought approximately eight acres from Clara Robbins, the widow of John Robbins, and within a … Continue reading Savin Avenue: The Neighborhood Expands
Roll Land
On Thanksgiving Day in 1938, Charles, John and Peter Santoro opened Roll-Land roller skating rink at 942 Providence Highway, close to the corner of Dean street. It was the first … Continue reading Roll Land
This Day In Norwood History-November 27, 2011-Holiday Extravaganza Kicks Off Season
This November 27th, Norwood’s Recreation Department will be holding their annual Holiday Extravaganza on the Common Green, from 1:30-4:30, where the Hobday Tree will be christened with lights and an … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-November 27, 2011-Holiday Extravaganza Kicks Off Season
Your Hospital-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1961
'Norwood Hospital welcomes the 19 students from the Henry O. Peabody School who have begun their clinical training, coming to the hospital at present on Tuesday and Friday mornings. The … Continue reading Your Hospital-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1961
Local Wing Scouts First In U. S. To Have Dual Instruction-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1946
Local Wing Scouts First In U. S. To Have Dual Instruction-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1946
Pamela W. Childs First Co-Ed Admitted to Northeastern University College of Pharmacy-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1962
Miss Pamela W. Childs, 25 Florence Avenue, Norwood, has been accepted as the first co-ed student in the Northeastern University College of Pharmacy, it was announced today by Dr. Gilbert … Continue reading Pamela W. Childs First Co-Ed Admitted to Northeastern University College of Pharmacy-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1962
Emergency Hospital Opened at Norwood Civic Association-This Day in Norwood History-October 3, 1918
Emergency Hospital Opened at Norwood Civic Association-This Day in Norwood History-October 3, 1918
Emergency Hospital Opened at Norwood Civic Association-This Day in Norwood History-October 3, 1918
Norwood Civic Association NORWOOD, Oct 2—The Norwood Committee of Public Safety has opened the clubhouse of the Norwood Civic Association as an emergency hospital, the clubhouse having been offered for … Continue reading Emergency Hospital Opened at Norwood Civic Association-This Day in Norwood History-October 3, 1918