The Norwood Historical Society has a collection of materials related to Norwood's military history, including uniforms, medals, posters, documents, newspapers and newspaper clippings, photos, and other memorabilia belonging to Norwood … Continue reading Veterans Project
Did You Know? Chapel of St Gabriel the Archangel at Highland Cemetery
In 1903, the Day family, including Lewis and Anna Day and their son, well known photographer and art publisher Fred Holland Day, oversaw the construction of the Chapel of St … Continue reading Did You Know? Chapel of St Gabriel the Archangel at Highland Cemetery
Thrills Promised By Christiani Brothers’ Circus At Elks’ Field-This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1957
This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1957-Thrills Promised By Christiani Brothers' Circus At Elks' Field
Temple Shaare Tefila Notes 50th Birthday-This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1950
Shaare Telifah Temple in 1927 The 50th anniversary of the granting of the charter of Temple Shaare Tefilah of Norwood will be celebrated on Tuesday evening, June 4, at the … Continue reading Temple Shaare Tefila Notes 50th Birthday-This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1950
Ponder Question Of Land For School Purposes-This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1950
This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1950-Ponder Question Of Land For School Purposes
Ora Holman Helped Hunt Down John Wilkes Booth, Turns 91-This Day In Norwood History-May 30, 1922
A legendary local patriot celebrates a milestone. At 91 years old, Walpole Street resident Ora Holman stands as Norwood’s oldest Civil War veteran, carrying a thrilling personal history that includes riding 100 miles through the night in the urgent pursuit of Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth.
Woman’s Club Petions For Use of High School Assembly Room-This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1903
This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1903 An interesting hearing, involving some equally interesting questions of public policy, was held before the Norwood School Board Monday evening, on a petition presented by the Norwood Woman’s Club, asking for the use of...