At the annual town meeting on March 7, 1892, a motion was made by John C. Lane and unanimously adopted by the town: "That a standing committee be appointed to further the general interests of the town and especially to consider and devise ways and means of increasing the business done in the town, such recommendation and plans
New Orent Brothers Store Opens In Norwood Center-This Day In Norwood History-August 22, 1963
This Day In Norwood History-August 22, 1963-New Orent Brothers Store Opens In Norwood Center
Cornerstone in Place For New Hospital Wing-This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 1961
This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 1961-Cornerstone in Place For New Hospital Wing
Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial For the first time since the establishment of the Servicemens’ Fund Committee here fifteen years ago, total agreement on the disposition of the $90,000 … Continue reading Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
Norwood Bank Reaches $15 Million Mark-This Day in Norwood History-April 21, 1955
Norwood’s First Bank Is Largest Massachusetts Co-operative Bank Located Outside A Metropolitan Trading Area The Norwood Co-Operative Bank, Norwood’s first bank, established in 1889, has set another milestone with the … Continue reading Norwood Bank Reaches $15 Million Mark-This Day in Norwood History-April 21, 1955
(VIDEO & Article) Air Mail Pick-Up Flight Important In Norwood History-This Day in Norwood History-May 19, 1938
The Norwood Historical Society is excited to share this video clip, which depicts the first air mail flight from Norwood airport. This video was donated, along with other photos and video clips, by the Roy family many years ago on behalf of the Cuff and Chandler families of Rosemary Street. James B. Cuff, who is featured in this video, was a postal employee for over 40 years, and his son William Chandler shot the film. We hope you enjoy this unique piece of Norwood history as much as we do! This Day in Norwood History-May 19, 1938 Pictured: Postmaster Anna R. Ellis, moments before boarding the first air mail flight at Norwood airport.