Shockwaves Felt Through Norwood Norwood awoke to stunning news when Raytheon Data Systems, one of the town’s largest employers, announced that its entire division would be shut down—resulting in more … Continue reading Raytheon Data Systems Shuts Down-This Day In Norwood History-May 18, 1984
Mustangs Clinch at Least a Share of BSL Title With 8–4 Win Over Natick-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1981
One by one, the Norwood High Mustangs have knocked off every challenger to the Bay State League crown. And after yesterday’s 8–4 victory over Natick, only Norwood can rightfully claim … Continue reading Mustangs Clinch at Least a Share of BSL Title With 8–4 Win Over Natick-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1981
Twenty Nurses Complete Refresher Course At Norwood Hospital-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1969
In the spring of 1969, Norwood Hospital marked an important milestone in local healthcare education as 20 registered nurses completed an intensive two‑month refresher course offered through the hospital’s Nursing … Continue reading Twenty Nurses Complete Refresher Course At Norwood Hospital-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1969
(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.
Condemned Man Awaits Death Sentence For Murder of Nellie Keras-This Day in Norwood History-May 19, 1933
May 18, 1933- The Jury which has been hearing the evidence in the cases of Ahneed Osman and Ali Osman, charged with the murder of Nellie Keras, 9 years old, of Norwood last Christmas Day, brought in a verdict of guilty against Ahneed this afternoon and found Ali not guilty.
Norwood Festival With 2000 School Children-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1932
THIRTY-FIVE BANDS, ORCHESTRAS TO PLAY Leonard W. Grant, chairman of the committee for the Massachusetts State Music Festival in this town next Saturday, announces that the final entries have been … Continue reading Norwood Festival With 2000 School Children-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1932
Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923
Norwood’s Planning Board Unveils an Ambitious Vision for a “Town Beautiful” In the spring of 1923, Norwood residents were invited to look toward the future with the release of the … Continue reading Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923
Why the Belcher Family Is in Town Lockup-This Day in Norwood History-May 19, 1905
This Day in Norwood History-May 17, 1905- After a competing Boston newspaper criticized the Town and townspeople of Norwood for the unfortunate situation, the Boston Evening Transcript ran this article to explain why the Belcher family was in the town lockup.
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 19, 1899
These news items were the talk of the town on May 19, 1899 Some mischievous boys pushed two newly painted oars off the track and into a swamp last Wednesday … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 19, 1899
The Gillin Case-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1894
The Gillins case in brief is something like this: Mr. Gillin, as we all know, lives on Everett street. His children and all others in that vicinity were excluded from … Continue reading The Gillin Case-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1894