Frank Sherwood opened the Norwood Sport Center on October 3, 1940. Modeled after the "Belgian Building" featured in the 1939 World's Fair, it cost $50,000 to build, a sizable sum at the end of the Great Depression. According to their website the Norwood Sport Center was the first building built as a candlepin bowling alley rather than being converted from some other use.
24-Hour Deposit Service Now At Co-operative Bank-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1962
LINE FORMS ON THE RIGHT at the new 24 hour depository Installed on the Guild street side at the Norwood Co-operative Bank. Left to right: President Kenneth W. Tatro holds … Continue reading 24-Hour Deposit Service Now At Co-operative Bank-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1962
Full Exoneration For Town Manager Kendrick-This Day in Norwood History-October 27, 1938
No One at Norwood to Press Charges NORWOOD, Oct 27, 1938 —Town Manager William C. Kendrick’s exoneration was complete and final tonight when no one appeared before the Board of … Continue reading Full Exoneration For Town Manager Kendrick-This Day in Norwood History-October 27, 1938
Suspended Town Manager Kendrick Plans Public Defense-This Day in Norwood History-October 6, 1938
Suspended Town Manager Kendrick Plans Public Defense-This Day in Norwood History-October 6, 1938
Suspended Town Manager Kendrick Plans Public Defense-This Day in Norwood History-October 6, 1938
Ousted Norwood Official to Speak Tomorrow NORWOOD, Oct. 6—William C. Kendrick, suspended town manager, will take to the public platform tomorrow night to defend his stand to the voters, who … Continue reading Suspended Town Manager Kendrick Plans Public Defense-This Day in Norwood History-October 6, 1938
Selectmen Defer Hearing for Town Manager Kendrick-This Day in Norwood History-September 14, 1938
Selectmen Defer Hearing for Town Manager Kendrick-This Day in Norwood History- September 14, 1938
Manager Denies Charges Made By Mutch Who Gives Indication Ousting Near-This Day In Norwood History-August 12, 1938
This Day In Norwood History-August 12, 1938-Manager Denies Charges Made By Mutch Who Gives Indication Ousting Near
$50,000 Carillon Bells, Gift of Walter F. Tilton, Formally Accepted-This Day In Norwood History-December 30, 1927
Dec 30, 1927-The gift of a $50,000 set of carillon bells for the new Memorial Municipal Building was accepted by the town and the name of the donor, Walter F. Tilton.....