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

Air Raid Test Best Yet, All Traffic At Complete Standstill-This Day in Norwood History-June 15, 1954

A coordinated Civil Defense drill brings Norwood to a complete halt in under two minutes, showcasing the town’s readiness and regional cooperation. ========================================================= NOT A CREATURE WAS STIRRING — This … Continue reading Air Raid Test Best Yet, All Traffic At Complete Standstill-This Day in Norwood History-June 15, 1954

Hospital Marks 30 Years of Service to Norwood Area-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1949

Edmund F. Murphy, Sture Nelson Are Elected To Board Of Trustees Incorporated in 1919, the Norwood Hospital, which now serves over 60 000 residents of Norwood and the surrounding towns, … Continue reading Hospital Marks 30 Years of Service to Norwood Area-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1949

1947 Historical Sketch-The Norwood Business Association

At the annual town meeting on March 7, 1892, a motion was made by John C. Lane and unanimously adopted by the town: "That a standing committee be appointed to further the general interests of the town and especially to consider and devise ways and means of increasing the business done in the town, such recommendation and plans

Arthur Fiedler Acclaimed In Second Norwood Concert-This Day in Norwood History-October 31, 1946

Fiedler Acclaimed In Second Norwood Concert A large and enthusiastic audience attended the second Norwood appearance of Arthur Fiedler conducting the Pops Concert Orchestra at the Junior High School, last … Continue reading Arthur Fiedler Acclaimed In Second Norwood Concert-This Day in Norwood History-October 31, 1946

Herbert M. Plimpton Retires As Norwood Hospital President-This Day in Norwood History-February 4, 1944

Annual Reports Made At Meeting of Corporation The retĂ­reiment of Mr.. Herbert M. Plimpton as President of the Board of Trustees of the Norwood Hospital was announced at a meeting … Continue reading Herbert M. Plimpton Retires As Norwood Hospital President-This Day in Norwood History-February 4, 1944

(VIDEO & Article) Air Mail Pick-Up Flight Important In Norwood History-This Day in Norwood History-May 19, 1938

The Norwood Historical Society is excited to share this video clip, which depicts the first air mail flight from Norwood airport. This video was donated, along with other photos and video clips, by the Roy family many years ago on behalf of the Cuff and Chandler families of Rosemary Street. James B. Cuff, who is featured in this video, was a postal employee for over 40 years, and his son William Chandler shot the film. We hope you enjoy this unique piece of Norwood history as much as we do! This Day in Norwood History-May 19, 1938 Pictured: Postmaster Anna R. Ellis, moments before boarding the first air mail flight at Norwood airport.

Need For High School Alumni Association-This Day in Norwood History-July 3, 1892

This Day in Norwood History-July 3, 1892-Need For High School Alumni Association Discussed, Also a brief History of previous associations leading up to the formation of the current Norwood high School Alumni Association