During our annual meeting in October we told members about our work with KMA Architects to design a more accessible Day House. The Society’s goal is to increase its presence … Continue reading Norwood Historical Society has been approved for a Capital Grant
Archbishop Cushing Confirms 283; Blesses New School And Hall-This Day in Norwood History-May 18, 1954
This Day in Norwood History-May 18, 1954-Archbishop Cushing Confirms 283; Blesses New School And Hall His Excellency the Most Rev. Richard J. Cushing, Archbishop of Boston, administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to a class of 283 yesterday afternoon in St. Catherine's Church. Prior to the Confirmation ceremony, Archbishop Cushing bestowed his blessing on the new school and hall. Click on the post to see all 283 names.
Fleming Bindery Bought By Control Engineering-This Day in Norwood History-May 18, 1954
The Norwood Industrial Development Committee announced today the purchase by Control Engineering Corporation of one of the Norwood Press buildings formerly known as the C. B. Fleming Company Bindery.
Morrill Memorial Library Considers a Reading Hour for the Blind-This Day In Norwood History-May 18, 1945
Morrill Memorial Library Considers a Reading Hour for the Blind In the spring of 1945, as Norwood’s civic life began to shift from wartime urgency to peacetime renewal, the Morrill Memorial Library quietly … Continue reading Morrill Memorial Library Considers a Reading Hour for the Blind-This Day In Norwood History-May 18, 1945
Norwood Curling Veteran George F. Willett Leads U.S. Team to Canadian Title-This Day In Norwood History-May 18, 1945
On this day in 1945, Norwood’s own George F. Willett—industrialist, philanthropist, and the visionary behind Willett Pond—added an unexpected chapter to his long list of accomplishments: he led an American … Continue reading Norwood Curling Veteran George F. Willett Leads U.S. Team to Canadian Title-This Day In Norwood History-May 18, 1945
Lewis’ Dining Room Reopens After Wartime Renovation-This Day In Norwood History-May 18, 1945
When the doors of Lewis’ Dining Room swung open again in May 1945, the familiar scent of polished wood and fresh paint mingled with the aroma of coffee and roast beef … Continue reading Lewis’ Dining Room Reopens After Wartime Renovation-This Day In Norwood History-May 18, 1945
Sarah Morse Everett, Oldest Native Resident of Norwood, Turns 90-This Day In Norwood History-May 18, 1912
MRS WILLARD EVERETT, 90. Norwood Woman is Oldest Native Resident of the Town. Mrs Willard Everett, the oldest native-born resident of Norwood, celebrated her 90th birthday yesterday at her home, … Continue reading Sarah Morse Everett, Oldest Native Resident of Norwood, Turns 90-This Day In Norwood History-May 18, 1912
Inception and Growth of the Baptist Society in Norwood-Part I-This Day in Norwood History-May 18, 1890
Part I A meeting of the friends of Baptist sentiments residing in South Dedham was held at the house of Addison Boyden, July 19, 1858 at 8 o'clock p.m, for … Continue reading Inception and Growth of the Baptist Society in Norwood-Part I-This Day in Norwood History-May 18, 1890