St James Avenue to St George Avenue

South Norwood Photo Studio ---1 St James Avenue (now gone) John Klukas, a photographer who operated his business out of this location. He was one of two photographers operated photo … Continue reading St James Avenue to St George Avenue

Savin Avenue: The Neighborhood Expands

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

This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1961-YOUR HOSPITAL

'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 This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1961-YOUR HOSPITAL

This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1962-Pamela W. Childs First Co-Ed Admitted to Northeastern University College of Pharmacy

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 This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1962-Pamela W. Childs First Co-Ed Admitted to Northeastern University College of Pharmacy

This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1946-Local Wing Scouts First In U. S. To Have Dual Instruction

NORWOOD SENIOR WING SCOUTS PILOT GROUP—Kneeling (left to right): Eleanor Novick, Madeline Hyland, Mary Riley, Louise Reardon. Standing (left to right) : Beverly Bowen, Marie Lynch, Barbara Cushing, Marilyn Webster, … Continue reading 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 3, 1918-Emergency Hospital Opened at Norwood Civic Association

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 This Day in Norwood History-October 3, 1918-Emergency Hospital Opened at Norwood Civic Association

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

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