Norwood Post Office (photo LLKearney) Post Office and Post Office Square.  Site of the current Post office was where the Everett School was located. The Guild School was located across … Continue reading Post Office Square/Guild Square Park
Norwood Memorial Street Corner List
1 Pleasant & E Cross St U.S. Army PFC Ralph E. Shackley 1915 1943 * 2 Pleasant & Cross St U.S. Army Sgt. Edward F Hayes 1923 1945 * 3 … Continue reading Norwood Memorial Street Corner List
In Memory Of All Marines in Norfolk County
This monument, located in Aaron Guild Park, was dedicated by the Norfolk County Marine Corps League in 1957. The inscription reads: In Memory of All Marines of Norfolk County Who Gave … Continue reading In Memory Of All Marines in Norfolk County
Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
The Story of Norwood’s Eiffel Tower-This Day In Norwood History-August 28, 1985
This Day In Norwood History-August 28, 1985-The Story of Norwood's Eiffel Tower
Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1973
J. M. Murphy, police chief of Norwood (photo credit: Lieutenant Brian P. Murphy) Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy, 54, died yesterday at Norwood Hospital, where he was admitted Thanksgiving … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1973
Mrs. Esther J. Deeb Honored For Services to Norwood Church-This Day In Norwood History-December 6, 1956
Esther (Howard) Deeb with entertainer Danny Thomas (photo courtesy of her grandson, Robert S Johnson, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Mrs. Esther J. Deeb, Caravan correspondent in Norwood. Mass., … Continue reading Mrs. Esther J. Deeb Honored For Services to Norwood Church-This Day In Norwood History-December 6, 1956
Saturday To Be Guadalcanal Day At Norwood Arena Featuring Suribachi Battle-This Day In Norwood History-August 4, 1949
Expect New Assaults On Speed Records Tonight Speed records will again be threatened at the Norwood Arena stock car races tonight and Saturday night as a result of cooling and … Continue reading Saturday To Be Guadalcanal Day At Norwood Arena Featuring Suribachi Battle-This Day In Norwood History-August 4, 1949
New Marine Corps League Post Is Organized Here-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1947
Once again the town of Norwood has been honored by being chosen as the headquarters of a new veterans’ organization, a Marine Corps League Post. This new Post was started … Continue reading New Marine Corps League Post Is Organized Here-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1947
John R. Bouchard Is Midshipman At Pre-Flight School-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1947
John R. Bnuchard 19, son of Nelson Bouchard of 278 Vernon .street. Norwood has been selected and appointed a Midshipman. USN at the Navy's only Pre-Flight School Ottumwa. Iowa, under … Continue reading John R. Bouchard Is Midshipman At Pre-Flight School-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1947