Lyman Waldo Bigelow: From Boxborough Roots to Norwood Pioneer Lyman Waldo Bigelow was born in Boxborough, Massachusetts, on March 7, 1828. Raised in Boxborough and nearby Groton, he received a … Continue reading Lyman Waldo Bigelow & Sons
Mod Theme For Norwood Church Fair-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1968
On May 25, 1968, excitement was building across Norwood as Grace Episcopal Church prepared for its second annual spring fair—an event that had quickly become one of the town’s most … Continue reading Mod Theme For Norwood Church Fair-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1968
Giampa, Hebner Boost Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1966
On May 23, 1966, the Norwood High School Mustangs traveled to Natick and delivered a gritty, late‑inning surge to secure a 4–2 Bay State League victory, powered by the steady … Continue reading Giampa, Hebner Boost Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1966
Industrial Rail Spur Issue Unresolved-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1966
On May 25, 1966, the future of the Norwood Industrial Park hung in the balance as the Norwood and Westwood Boards of Selectmen met jointly to discuss a critical—and increasingly … Continue reading Industrial Rail Spur Issue Unresolved-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1966
10,000 Watch Norwood Air Show-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1964
LITTLE PILOTS — Susan Buglisi and John Eagan for awhile yesterday played pilot in one of the many aircraft on display at the Norwood Lions Club Air Show at Norwood … Continue reading 10,000 Watch Norwood Air Show-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1964
Police Raid Man’s Store & Home-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1924
Norwood Police Conduct Four Liquor Raids in 24 Hours; Large Quantities of Cider and Moonshine Seized NORWOOD, May 24 — In one of the most vigorous enforcement drives seen in … Continue reading Police Raid Man’s Store & Home-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1924
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 25, 1900
These news items were the talk of the town on May 25, 1900
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 25, 1889
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 25, 1889 Pictured: The F Holland Day house, before the 1890-1892 renovation