Masonic Temple circa 1917 The Masonic Temple today. (photo by LLKearney) Built is 1916, it is an excellent example of classic Greek Revival style for a public building. It is … Continue reading 76 Day Street – The Masonic Temple
Plimpton Press Provides Jobs for 900- Annual Payroll $3.5 Million-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1955
Plimpton Press, the famous printing house which occupies the sprawling industrial buildings between Lenox Street and the railroad, provides jobs for some 800 to 900 people in highly skilled work … Continue reading Plimpton Press Provides Jobs for 900- Annual Payroll $3.5 Million-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1955
Solemn Rites Mark Armistice Day-This Day in Norwood History-November 11, 1946
Large Crowd Participates In Exercises Here ARMISTICE DAY was observed with solemn rites in Norwood yesterday as veterans of two wars marked the end of hostilities against aggressor foes. Here … Continue reading Solemn Rites Mark Armistice Day-This Day in Norwood History-November 11, 1946
Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Vintage ice skate in the collection at the Norwood Historical Society By WIN EVERETT This yarn is not Written for the youth of today. It is dedicated to the kids … Continue reading Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Pfc. Russell Webber in Hospital At San Diego-This Day in Norwood History-December 4, 1944
Russell H Webber, in the hospital at New Caledonia in October of 1943 Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Webber of 906 Washington street, Norwood, have received word from their son. Pfc. … Continue reading Pfc. Russell Webber in Hospital At San Diego-This Day in Norwood History-December 4, 1944
Pfc. Russell Webber is Wounded In Palau Baffle-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1944
In Hospital At New Caledonia Pfc. Russell Howard Webber, wounded in Palau Mr. Edgar and Mrs. Margaret Webber of 905 Washington street, Norwood, have had word that their son, Pfc. … Continue reading Pfc. Russell Webber is Wounded In Palau Baffle-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1944
Capt. Edward Dyer Trains Mule-packing Medics for Mountain War-July 29, 1944
This Day In Norwood History- July 29, 1944-Capt. Edward Dyer Trains Mule-packing Medics for Mountain War
For 306 Years Norwood Has Backed-Up Her 1351 Fighting Sons!-This Day In Norwood History- February 13, 1942
1636 to 1774 Norwood Sent 64 MEN to the Colonial Wars 1775 to 1783 Norwood Sent 119 MEN to the Revolution 1812 to 1814 Norwood Sent 1 MAN to the … Continue reading For 306 Years Norwood Has Backed-Up Her 1351 Fighting Sons!-This Day In Norwood History- February 13, 1942
Two Indians Cherish Costly Relics As Norwood Raises Fund For Them-This Day In Norwood History-December 3, 1938
Homeless and in financial straits, “Pete, the Indian,” and his sister, Mary, the only two surviving members of the once-powerful Micmac tribe in this part of the country, tonight obstinately … Continue reading Two Indians Cherish Costly Relics As Norwood Raises Fund For Them-This Day In Norwood History-December 3, 1938
The Indian Mortars Of Tiot-September 25, 1934
Photo showing supposed Native American "grinding holes" in the ledge near the Neponset river at Water street, 1934. (Photograph by F.P. Orchard, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Norwood ERA … Continue reading The Indian Mortars Of Tiot-September 25, 1934