May 3, 1909—This town had been in a trance for about 235 years before it woke up to the fact that it was of age and had a right to its independence. That was in 1871 and the following year the inhabitants of that portion of South Dedham known as Norwood were given permission by the legislature to set up housekeeping for themselves as the town of Norwood.
Norwood’s New Bandstand-This Day in Norwood History-September 24, 1903
Attractive and Well-Built Structure for Use of One of Most Famous of Old County Organizations. The Norwood band, whose last open-air concert for the season will probably be given next … Continue reading Norwood’s New Bandstand-This Day in Norwood History-September 24, 1903
Norwood To Observe Old Home Week-This Day in Norwood History-June 10, 1902
Norwood will celebrate old home week at the time designated by the legislature. The Business Association so decided at its meeting last evening after its executive committee had unanimously recommended … Continue reading Norwood To Observe Old Home Week-This Day in Norwood History-June 10, 1902