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July 23, 2005July 22, 2026 georgenhs Fire, This Day In Norwood History

Three-Alarm Blaze Destroys Vacant Zimble Drum Factory-July 23, 2005

On July 22, 2005, a massive three-alarm fire tore through Norwood, completely demolishing the long-vacant Zimble Drum building located at 61 Endicott Street. Firefighters arrived at the scene shortly before … Continue reading Three-Alarm Blaze Destroys Vacant Zimble Drum Factory-July 23, 2005

August 16, 1972August 15, 2026 georgenhs Public Health, This Day In Norwood History

Zimble Co. Owners Address Noise and Air Pollution Complaints at Planning Board Meeting-August 16, 1972

Responding to resident complaints at a planning board meeting, Mitchell Zimble announced that the J. Zimble Co. scrap metal plant is implementing machinery adjustments to reduce noise.

August 1, 1963July 30, 2026 georgenhs Proposed, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood and Canton Pitched for $50 Million NASA Research Center-August 1, 1963

Led by Albert P. Nelson and Roe P. Hendrick, the Neponset Valley Committee for Industrial Development presented a 50-page brochure pitching Norwood and Canton to NASA for a $50 million electronic research center.

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