The W. Everett Furniture Manufactory. (Norwood Historical Society collection) This intersection has lots going on as far as Norwood History goes. Directly in front of us is the site of … Continue reading Intersection at Washington & Winter Streets
In Memoriam-Jane Atherton Hewitt
Jane Atherton Hewett Miss Jane A. Hewett died on February 28, 1947. Miss Hewett was born in Canton, from whence she came to be the Librarian of the Morrill Memorial … Continue reading In Memoriam-Jane Atherton Hewitt
Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of January 2023
We want to know- what was your favorite story this month? Here are the top posts for January 2023: Beyond The Train Tracks at the End of Cedar Street January … Continue reading Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of January 2023
Board Rejects Naming HS Wing For Kennedy-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
The Norwood School Committee at their meeting last Wednesday night, in rejecting the proposal of the Board of Selectmen to honor the late President John F. Kennedy by naming the … Continue reading Board Rejects Naming HS Wing For Kennedy-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
Kevin Dixon Shatters His Own Scoring Record With 45 Points-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1955
KING SIZE — Kevin Dixon, the standout junior high school basketball player who stands 6 foot, 5 Inches in his stocking feet, can almost lob the basketball Into the net … Continue reading Kevin Dixon Shatters His Own Scoring Record With 45 Points-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1955
Curtain Timers Preparing For “The Second Man”-This Day in Norwood History-January 20, 1955
POSTER GROUP of the Curtain-Timers, Norwood amateur theatrical organization which will present "The Second Man" on Saturday and Sunday evenings of this week at the Junior High School. Seated (left … Continue reading Curtain Timers Preparing For “The Second Man”-This Day in Norwood History-January 20, 1955
Norwood Park-This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1955
Norwood Park-at-Norwood Attracts Hundreds of People “The new model home, opened recently at Norwood Park-at-Norwood, is attracting hundreds of people to the area,” Martin Cerel, Natick realtor, reports. “Many of … Continue reading Norwood Park-This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1955
6 Other Attacks on Girls Recently in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954
6 Other Attacks on Girls Recently in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954
Geraldine Annese Was Singing When She Left Chums-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954
Geraldine Annese Was Singing When She Left Chums-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954
Male Teacher At Each Elementary School For First Time Next Fall-This Day in Norwood History-June 6, 1950
Several changes in school personnel assignments for the year 1950-51 were announced over the weekend by Superintendent Lincoln D. Lynch. Miss Alice O'Malley, who has been teaching in the Callahan … Continue reading Male Teacher At Each Elementary School For First Time Next Fall-This Day in Norwood History-June 6, 1950