In 1911, William Aho and his wife Aino immigrated to the United States from Finland and settled in Massachusetts. By the following year, William had opened the Thrift Furniture Shop … Continue reading Puritan Furniture
A New Era of Shopping: Star Market Announces Major Norwood Development-May 16, 1957
On a mild spring evening in May 1957, the future of retail in Norwood quietly shifted. At a meeting of the town’s Committee on Industrial Development, representatives from the rapidly … Continue reading A New Era of Shopping: Star Market Announces Major Norwood Development-May 16, 1957
Sheepskins Processed At Tannery In One Year Would Stretch 2100 Miles-This Day In Norwood History-August 4, 1949
INDUSTRIAL NORWOOD (This is the second installment of an article on Norwood Industries by Robert A Chadbourne appearing in the current issue of “Industry,'* official spokesman for the Associated. Industries … Continue reading Sheepskins Processed At Tannery In One Year Would Stretch 2100 Miles-This Day In Norwood History-August 4, 1949
Herbert M. Plimpton, Founder of The Plimpton Press, Dies at 89-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1948
The passing of Herbert Moseley Plimpton marked the close of one of Norwood’s most distinguished industrial chapters. Founder of The Plimpton Press and Holliston Mills, Plimpton’s life embodied the ideals … Continue reading Herbert M. Plimpton, Founder of The Plimpton Press, Dies at 89-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1948
No Word Received Of Fate Of Lieut. Gallant-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1945
This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1945-No Word Received Of Fate Of Lieut. Gallant
Pfc. William H. Kaler, Pfc. Michael Joseph Wallace Lose Lives; Pvt. Peter Lydon Wounded-This Day in Norwood History-November 27, 1944
William H. Kaler, Pfc. Michael Joseph Wallace Lose Lives; Pvt. Peter Lydon Wounded Two more Norwood men have been killed in action and a third seriously wounded, according to reports … Continue reading Pfc. William H. Kaler, Pfc. Michael Joseph Wallace Lose Lives; Pvt. Peter Lydon Wounded-This Day in Norwood History-November 27, 1944
Funeral Services for Howard E. Plimpton of Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 5, 1899
Mr. Howard E. Plimpton of Norwood, whose funeral occurred this afternoon at his home, was the youngest son of Calvin G. and Priscilla Plimpton of Walpole. His father and his … Continue reading Funeral Services for Howard E. Plimpton of Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 5, 1899