The Swedeville Walking tour (courtesy of George Curtis) Acknowledgements: The Norwood Historical Society would like to give a special thank you to several people, who without their knowledge, help and … Continue reading Norwood Neighborhoods Exhibits Sources and Acknowledgements
Norwood Memorial Street Corner List
1 Pleasant & E Cross St U.S. Army PFC Ralph E. Shackley 1915 1943 * 2 Pleasant & Cross St U.S. Army Sgt. Edward F Hayes 1923 1945 * 3 … Continue reading Norwood Memorial Street Corner List
1923 Planning Board Report-Existing North-South Through Streets
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
Did You Know? Chapel of St Gabriel the Archangel at Highland Cemetery
In 1903, the Day family, including Lewis and Anna Day and their son, well known photographer and art publisher Fred Holland Day, oversaw the construction of the Chapel of St … Continue reading Did You Know? Chapel of St Gabriel the Archangel at Highland Cemetery
Roll of Honor
OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor
Norwood-Built Plane Widens Its Versatility-This Day in Norwood History-August 21, 1956
Auguest 21, 1956 - USES FLOATS OR WHEELS—Flying Flatfish VIII, a Courier equipped with wheels, is owned by Charles Helin of Helin Tackle Co., Detroit, who uses floats in Summer … Continue reading Norwood-Built Plane Widens Its Versatility-This Day in Norwood History-August 21, 1956
Dr. Norton Discusses Need For Sewerage and a New Water Supply-This Day in Norwood History-February 5, 1904
There is no doubt that the town is much better prepared to act on the subject of sewerage than it was a few years ago. One finds the public attitude … Continue reading Dr. Norton Discusses Need For Sewerage and a New Water Supply-This Day in Norwood History-February 5, 1904
New Books Added In July-This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895
This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895-New Books Added In July