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November 11, 2022July 11, 2026 georgenhs WWII

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

January 22, 2022January 22, 2023 georgenhs Planning Board

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

May 30, 2021May 12, 2026 georgenhs Did You Know

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

November 11, 2019May 25, 2026 georgenhs Roll of Honor, WWII

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

October 25, 2013July 30, 2025 georgenhs In Memoriam

In Memoriam-James R. Savage

August 21, 1956July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

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

February 6, 1904January 9, 2024 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

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

July 27, 1895July 8, 2025 georgenhs Morrill Memorial Library, This Day In Norwood History

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

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