On June 12, 2002, the Cleveland School Library was formally dedicated to the memory of Paula C. Clifford, the school’s beloved librarian whose influence had shaped generations of young readers. … Continue reading Cleveland School Library Dedicated to Librarian Paula C. Clifford-This Day in Norwood History-June 12, 2002
Brigham’s Ice Cream Ad-This Day in Norwood History-June 10, 1964
Click on the post to see the full Brigham's Ad from this day in Norwood history, June 10, 1964
George T. ‘Lee’s Lieutenants’ Present Governor With Commission-This Day In Norwood History-June 10, 1945
June 10, 1945-George T. 'Lee’s Lieutenants’ Present Governor With Commission
Norwood Hospital Women’s Aid Celebrates Twenty-Fifth Anniversary With Meeting at Day House-This Day in Norwood History-June 10, 1944
June 10, 1944-Norwood Hospital Women’s Aid Celebrates Twenty-Fifth Anniversary With Meeting at Day House The trustees of the Norwood Hospital, at a meeting held in April 1919 voted that an organization of women from Norwood, Walpole, and Westwood be formed as an auxiliary or aid to the hospital. In June of that year, the Norwood Hospital Womens Aid was started and Alice Maude Shattuck was elected the first president....
World Famous Planner Dr. Timothy Adams Lauds Westover Model, Gives Report-This Day in Norwood History-June 10, 1938
N. Y. Regional Plan Consultant Endorses Project When Dr. Timothy Adams, one of the world’s foremost authorities on regional and town planning, submitted his formal evaluation of the Westover development, … Continue reading World Famous Planner Dr. Timothy Adams Lauds Westover Model, Gives Report-This Day in Norwood History-June 10, 1938
Reception To Rev. E. B. Barber-This Day in Norwood History-June 10, 1904
June 10, 1904-The people of the Universalist church gave a well attended reception to their pastor, Rev. E. B. Barber, and his wife at the church parlors...
Norwood To Observe Old Home Week-This Day in Norwood History-June 10, 1902
At a well‑attended meeting, the Norwood Business Association voted to take part in the statewide observance of Old Home Week, the celebration designated by the Massachusetts Legislature to honor community … Continue reading Norwood To Observe Old Home Week-This Day in Norwood History-June 10, 1902
Three Printing Firms Offer to Relocate to Norwood, Form the Norwood Press-This Day in Norwood History-June 10, 1893
The Norwood Business Association played an important role in convincing Boston based businesses to relocate to Norwood. This article, from June 10, 1893, is the first mention of creating what would eventually become the Norwood Press, which brought hundreds of new workers to Norwood. Two years later, in 1895, bookbinding firm H. M. Plimpton & Co,, and printers J. S. Cushing & Co and Berwick & Smith built a combined plant along the railroad tracks on Washington street near subway hill, forming the Norwood Press.