The existing through streets of Norwood, as shown above, were laid out in times before the construction of the steam railroads, before the large industries were established, and, of course, … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Existing North-South Through Streets
Residents Protest South Norwood Condos-July 16, 1986
The quaint town of Norwood, Massachusetts, was abuzz with controversy in the sweltering summer of 1986. On a balmy July evening, residents gathered at the zoning board of appeal to … Continue reading Residents Protest South Norwood Condos-July 16, 1986
Norwood Fights Plan For Housing Complex At Arena Site-June 7, 1974
Norwood fights plan for housing complex at arena site Norwood Arena (colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) For decades, the roar at the Norwood Arena had been the sound of … Continue reading Norwood Fights Plan For Housing Complex At Arena Site-June 7, 1974
Norwest Woods Sewer Case Won by Developer-March 1, 1968
A developer who plans to build a 318-unit apartment complex on a 36-acre tract off Nahatan st., near the Westwood line, has a right to connect his project into the … Continue reading Norwest Woods Sewer Case Won by Developer-March 1, 1968
Fisher Gardens-November 20, 1966
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First Residents Move Into Windsor Gardens-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1963
BRITISH COUPLE FIRST RESIDENTS OF WINDSOR GARDENS — Mr. William B. Saunders of Windsor Gardens presents key to Mr. and Mrs. David P. McQuire, the first residents of the new … Continue reading First Residents Move Into Windsor Gardens-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1963
Windsor Gardens to Open Model Apartment Saturday-September 6, 1962
Windsor Gardens to Open Model Apartment Saturday-This Day In Norwood History-September 6, 1962
Ground Broken For Windsor Gardens-August 16, 1962
This Day In Norwood History-August 16, 1962-Ground Broken For Windsor Gardens
Progress Report On Playground At Ellis Garden-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1962
Reporting on the latest developments regarding the proposed playground In the Ellis Gardens area, Kevin P. Barry, chairman of the Ellis Gardens Playground Committee, stated, that he had received a … Continue reading Progress Report On Playground At Ellis Garden-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1962
Model Hearth Stones Homes Leave Room for Expansion- July 2, 1961
Three weeks ago, Murray J. Sloane, realtor and Almor Homes, Inc., developer, opened his four new model homes at the Hearth Stones in Norwood with all the important features that … Continue reading Model Hearth Stones Homes Leave Room for Expansion- July 2, 1961