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Tag: May 15

May 15, 2025June 20, 2026 georgenhs Local History, Map, Norwood History, Transportation

Norwood in 1876: What the Old Map Reveals

1876 Map of Norwood

November 11, 2022May 25, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, WWII

Our Heroic Dead

Selectman Harry Butters with Norwood's Gold Star Mothers in front of the Roll of Honor (Photo taken by Harry Surrette, donated by Rick Smith) (Address delivered by Harry B. Butters, … Continue reading Our Heroic Dead

May 15, 2012July 19, 2026 georgenhs Arts and Culture, F Holland Day House, This Day In Norwood History

Renovations to Norwood’s Historic Day House-May 15, 2012

Much‑Needed Repairs Underway at the Historic F. Holland Day House The F. Holland Day House on Day Street is undergoing repairs. Pictured front row from left, Mila Priore and Gia … Continue reading Renovations to Norwood’s Historic Day House-May 15, 2012

May 15, 1983May 12, 2026 georgenhs 1980s, In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

In Memoriam: Louis Orent, 94, Founder of Orent Brothers Clothing Store-May 15, 1983

Louis Orent, a pioneering figure in New England retail and a beloved member of the Norwood community, passed away Friday in Hollywood, Florida, at the age of 94. Known widely … Continue reading In Memoriam: Louis Orent, 94, Founder of Orent Brothers Clothing Store-May 15, 1983

May 15, 1958July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood News Stand Staff Photo-This Day in Norwood History-May 15, 1958

NEWS STAND'S NEW STAFF: The staff at THE NORWOOD NEWS STAND, 633 Washington St. pose in front of their store. Left to right are Martha Dee, Marie Mulvehill, Francis “Unc” … Continue reading Norwood News Stand Staff Photo-This Day in Norwood History-May 15, 1958

July 31, 1948July 29, 2026 georgenhs Roll of Honor, This Day In Norwood History, United States Army, United States Army Air Corps, WWII

Three Local World War II Heroes Returned Home to Norwood for Final Military Honors-July 31, 1948

Fallen WWII servicemen Cpl. John E. Curran, Cpl. Joseph A. Selukas, and S/Sgt. Edward C. Erker were returned from England to Norwood for full military honors and burial.

May 15, 1933May 12, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

In Memoriam-Jerome A Pendergast-May 15, 1933

May 15, 1933- Jerome A Pendergast, 28-year-old son of Town Clerk and Mrs. James E. Fendergast of 30 Pleasant St, died this morning at his home...

May 15, 1911May 12, 2026 georgenhs Civil War, This Day In Norwood History

Reunion of Five Wellington Brothers, All Civil War Veterans-This Day In Norwood History-May 15, 1911

A reunion was held last week at the home of Theodore F. Welllngton of Norwood, to which much interest was attached. The accompanying picture taken shows five brothers, all of whom served in the civil war and all members of the Grand Army of the Republic. There was another brother who ...

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