115 Nichols Street – The Frank A. Fales House

The Frank Fales house, circa 1900. The barn is still standing in this picture (Norwood Historical Society collection) One early map of this corner of Nichols and Winter Streets indicates … Continue reading 115 Nichols Street – The Frank A. Fales House

Roll of Honor

OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor

This Day In Norwood History-February 19, 1961-Norwood’s Suburban Auto Center Busy

6 Firms, 1500 Cars Ready for Holiday Automobiles, like ether commodities, can now be bought in suburban shopping centers. The newest and most interesting of automotive shopping centers is located … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-February 19, 1961-Norwood’s Suburban Auto Center Busy

American Legion Post 70 Initiates First All-WWII Team-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1948

When the Norwood Post 70 of the American Legion installed a class of 50 candidates on Tuesday night at the Post headquarters, this group composed the initiation team. Seated (left … Continue reading American Legion Post 70 Initiates First All-WWII Team-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1948

Norwood Attacks Winning Waltham Team at Arena-This Day In Norwood History-December 29, 1946

Police Quickly Quell Riot After Hockey Tilt 1946 - 1947 Norwood Mustangs Hockey Team Kneeling—Cekovich, Anderson, Mgrs.; Curran; Hamlin.First row—Wall, Connolly, Trusevitch, Seastrand (Capt.), Wall.Second row—Palmerini. Gearty, Monbouquette, McTernan, McDonough, … Continue reading Norwood Attacks Winning Waltham Team at Arena-This Day In Norwood History-December 29, 1946

Local Girls Winifred & Hannah O’Dea Die in Cocoanut Grove Fire-This Day In Norwood History-November 28, 1942

Winifred And Hannah O'Dea Of Norwood, Alice Brady Of Walpole Among 450 Who Perished In Boston Night Club Holocaust Mr. And Mrs. John Dixon Left Club Before Blaze Toothache Causes … Continue reading Local Girls Winifred & Hannah O’Dea Die in Cocoanut Grove Fire-This Day In Norwood History-November 28, 1942

South Norwood Knitting Unit Aids Red Cross-This Day in Norwood History-December 4, 1941

SOUTH NORWOOD RED CROSS knitting group which lias compiled an enviable record for the production fï sweaters since its inception some time ago. Left to right, front: .Mrs. A. Alionen; … Continue reading South Norwood Knitting Unit Aids Red Cross-This Day in Norwood History-December 4, 1941

P. F. Brennan Of Norwood Succumbs-This Day In Norwood History-January 10, 1926

Messenger in Bay State House Since 1913 Friend of President Coolidge Dies of Heart Attack at Table Patrick F. Brennan, Friend of President Coolidge, Dies of Heart Attack NORWOOD, Jan … Continue reading P. F. Brennan Of Norwood Succumbs-This Day In Norwood History-January 10, 1926

Norwood Poles Attacked by Armed Countrymen-This Day in Norwood History-October 30, 1916

Norwood Poles Attacked by Armed Countrymen-This Day in Norwood History-October 30, 1916

St Catherine’s Church Formally Opens-This Day In Norwood History-December 25, 1910

St Catherine Parishioners Occupy Their New Edifice In Several Crowded Services. NORWOOD, Dec 25—The formal openings of the new St Catherine’s church at Norwood, Mass, occurred today, the first mass … Continue reading St Catherine’s Church Formally Opens-This Day In Norwood History-December 25, 1910