Postcard of the Methodist Church at the intersection of Washington and Walpole Streets Church on split. This church was built in 1900 and was the original home of the Methodist … Continue reading The “Split” and along Walpole Street
Norwood’s Jewish Community
The blue outline denotes the area of the Pale of Settlement. All of the Jewish families that lived in Norwood in the early 1900s recorded their nationality as “Russian.” In … Continue reading Norwood’s Jewish Community
REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN 1923
Published and Presented With the Compliments of George F. WillettChairman Town Planning Board1912 - 1923 Report of ARTHUR A. SHURTLEFF, Town Planner SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS :Zoning, by JOHN P. FOX, ConsultantCivic … Continue reading REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN 1923
New Registrar of Motor Vehicles Clement Riley to Take Oath at Ill Mother’s Bedside-This Day In Norwood History-December 13, 1957
NEW REGISTRAR OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND FAMILY—Clement A. Riley of Norwood and wife pose with daughters, Maureen G. Riley, 20, left, and Mrs. Barbara Catalano. In an unusual ceremony, Clement … Continue reading New Registrar of Motor Vehicles Clement Riley to Take Oath at Ill Mother’s Bedside-This Day In Norwood History-December 13, 1957
Judge Orders Most Evidence Be Shown to Defense in Geraldine Annese Murder Case-This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1955
Goldstein To See State Exhibits Of Entire Case In an unprecedented ruling, Superior Court Judge Frank J. Donahue has ordered Norfolk County to turn over to the defense practically all … Continue reading Judge Orders Most Evidence Be Shown to Defense in Geraldine Annese Murder Case-This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1955
Westover Sold To Boston Group On $277,500 Bid-This Day In Norwood History-January 21, 1954
Local Group Topped After Tie Offer George Willett's preliminary plan for Westover Estates. After weeks of negotiations by opposing factions, marked by repeated hearings, conferences, and delays, Westover has at … Continue reading Westover Sold To Boston Group On $277,500 Bid-This Day In Norwood History-January 21, 1954
Norwood Business Spotlight-Bagley’s Tydol Service Station-This Day in Norwood History-October 28, 1946
Norwood Business Spotlight-Bagley's Tydol Service Station-This Day in Norwood History-October 28, 1946
Proposal Would Rename Norwood Airport For Veterans of Foreign Wars-This Day in Norwood History-September 18, 1946
Proposal Would Rename Norwood Airport For Veterans of Foreign Wars-This Day in Norwood History- September 18, 1946
All Sunday Bowling Now Outlawed-This Day in Norwood History-September 14, 1946
All Sunday Bowling Now Outlawed-This Day in Norwood History- September 14, 1946
New Owners For Lewis’ Restaurant-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
The purchase of Lewis’ Restaurant by Edward Roach and Clifford Cashen was revealed this week. Erected in 1939, the restaurant has been operated since that time by Arthur G. Lewis … Continue reading New Owners For Lewis’ Restaurant-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946