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
Our Heroic Dead
Selectman Harry Butters with Norwood's Gold Star Mothers in front of the Roll of Honor (Photo taken by Harry Surrette, donated by Rick Smith) (Address delivered by Harry B. Butters, … Continue reading Our Heroic Dead
Town Meeting Votes Warrant In 7 Minutes-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1961
This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1961-Town Meeting Votes Warrant In 7 Minutes
Residents Ask For Swimming Pool at Fr. McAleer Playground-This Day In Norwood History-March 13, 1959
A dozen residents appeared before the Selectmen Tuesday evening and may have set the machinery in motion which will produce the end result of one swimming pool at the Fr. … Continue reading Residents Ask For Swimming Pool at Fr. McAleer Playground-This Day In Norwood History-March 13, 1959
150 Pay Tribute to Former Postmaster Fred M. Adelmann-This Day in Norwood History-June 15, 1954
RETIRED POSTMASTER HONORED — Fred Adelmann, retired Norwood postmaster was given a testimonial banquet last night at the Elk's Club with 150 In attendance. Among those present were (left to … Continue reading 150 Pay Tribute to Former Postmaster Fred M. Adelmann-This Day in Norwood History-June 15, 1954
Observe Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence-This Day In Norwood History-February 17, 1950
Nation’s Spirit Should Help World To Stand Strong, Says Wigglesworth LITHUANIANS OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY—Members of St. George's Lithuanian Church observed the 32nd anniversary of the independence of their homeland on Sunday. … Continue reading Observe Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence-This Day In Norwood History-February 17, 1950
Ask Study Of Connecting Highway In South Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1949
Town Meeting Article To Request Committee Be Named By Moderator One possible route a connecting highway from Walpole Street to Route 1 through South Norwood would have taken. The construction … Continue reading Ask Study Of Connecting Highway In South Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1949
110 War Veterans Honored At St. Peter’s Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1946
110 War Veterans Honored At St. Peter’s Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1946
Selectmen Set Precedent, Appoint Recreation Superintendent-This Day in Norwood History-October 24, 1944
Selectmen Set Precedent, Appoint Recreation Superintendent-This Day in Norwood History-October 24, 1944
Navy Plane Crashes In Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-August 5, 1944
Poet Coffin’s Son Parachutes to Safety in Norwood Crash Sun, Aug 6, 1944 – 15 · The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) · Newspapers.com NORWOOD. Aug. 5—A Navy fighter plane which … Continue reading Navy Plane Crashes In Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-August 5, 1944