Trailerites Steven & Minnie Laraway Realize Their Dream of Ideal Existence-This Day in Norwood History-February 12, 1948

NORWOOD TRAILERITES — Mr. and Mrs. Steven Larasway (left) and the family cat sit in the living room of their compact little trailer home on the Providence Highway at the … Continue reading Trailerites Steven & Minnie Laraway Realize Their Dream of Ideal Existence-This Day in Norwood History-February 12, 1948

Solemn Rites Mark Armistice Day-This Day in Norwood History-November 11, 1946

Large Crowd Participates In Exercises Here ARMISTICE DAY was observed with solemn rites in Norwood yesterday as veterans of two wars marked the end of hostilities against aggressor foes. Here … Continue reading Solemn Rites Mark Armistice Day-This Day in Norwood History-November 11, 1946

Norwood's first Kindergarten was located in this building, at 925 Washington st about 1885, conducted By Miss Gertrude Bigelow

Movement Underway Here For Public Kindergarten-This Day in Norwood History-November 7, 1946

Movement Underway Here For Public Kindergarten-This Day in Norwood History-November 7, 1946

VFW Lodges Evicted Norwood Vet, Family-This Day In Norwood History- July 10, 1946

SHELTERED IN V. F. W. DANCE HALL—Mr. and Mrs. John Famigliette put Diane, 4, and Joan, 2, to bed, while Pal, the family collie, looks on. NORWOOD, July 9 — … Continue reading VFW Lodges Evicted Norwood Vet, Family-This Day In Norwood History- July 10, 1946

Westover Proposed As Home For United Nations HQ-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946

Original 1945 United Nations Logo Possible That Delegates Will Be Taken Here In Inspection Tour Norwood has been included as one of the areas which might have a chance of … Continue reading Westover Proposed As Home For United Nations HQ-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946

Norwood Fire Department (Scoop McLean photo, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society)

Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945

Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945

Norwood Fire Department (Scoop McLean photo, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society)

Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945

Norwood Fire Department (Scoop McLean photo, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Ask To Be Relieved Of Chore As Of Oct. 15th Selectmen To Call In Chief For Conference Next … Continue reading Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945

Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944

Vintage ice skate in the collection at the Norwood Historical Society By WIN EVERETT This yarn is not Written for the youth of today. It is dedicated to the kids … Continue reading Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944

Letter Tells How Marine Pfc. Peter Santoro Silenced Machine Gun Nest-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944

Letter Tells How Marine Pfc. Peter Santoro Silenced Machine Gun Nest “The guy is a legend out here.” Thus wrote a serviceman, known only as “Johnny,” in telling his sister … Continue reading Letter Tells How Marine Pfc. Peter Santoro Silenced Machine Gun Nest-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944

Norwood Women’s Community Committee Gives Phonograph To Recreation Program-This Day in Norwood History-November 28, 1944

The Women’s Community Committee has voted to give its recently purchased victoria to the Recreation program, it was announced today. This decision was reached at the regular monthly meeting which … Continue reading Norwood Women’s Community Committee Gives Phonograph To Recreation Program-This Day in Norwood History-November 28, 1944