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
History of the Germantown Area
Long before South Dedham became Norwood, there was industry here supported by immigrants from many countries. One of the first industries was the Willard Everett Furniture factory, located approximately where … Continue reading History of the Germantown Area
Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue
Tremont Street On November 5, 1954, the partially nude body of fifteen-year-old Geraldine Annesse was found in the garage of #13 Tremont Street. She had been raped and strangled. Early … Continue reading Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue
Garen Daly Breathes New Life Into Norwood Cinema-October 18, 1993
Reviving a Community Landmark-October 18, 1993 Garen Daly knows full well that the Norwood Cinema is no Wang Center. The 43-year-old theater director has no grand illusions of turning the … Continue reading Garen Daly Breathes New Life Into Norwood Cinema-October 18, 1993
The Town Manager and the Social Security District Manager-October 18, 1979
Residents walking through Norwood frequently stop in their tracks when they run into James J. Kelly, offering cheerful greetings of, "Hi John, how's things going?" It is rarely a matter … Continue reading The Town Manager and the Social Security District Manager-October 18, 1979
Norwood Celebrates Centennial with Grand International Ball-October 18, 1972
A Night of Global Heritage and Local Celebration With vibrant costumes, traditional music, authentic dancing, and global cuisine, 1,000 Norwood revelers turned back the pages last night. Rather than stopping … Continue reading Norwood Celebrates Centennial with Grand International Ball-October 18, 1972
Norwood’s ‘Bluebirds’ Bring Care and Companionship-October 19, 1962
Here Come the Bluebirds: Daily Rounds in Norwood-October 19, 1962 "Here come the bluebirds," smiled an elderly Norwood resident as the town's two visiting nurses arrived to help her out … Continue reading Norwood’s ‘Bluebirds’ Bring Care and Companionship-October 19, 1962
700 Irish Attend Norwood Celebration-March 17, 1952
NORWOOD March 17 — More than 700 Irish residents of this community attended the annual St Patrick's Day observance tonight at the State Armory here. Msgr. Jeremiah F. Minihan, pastor … Continue reading 700 Irish Attend Norwood Celebration-March 17, 1952