ln 1806, when the Norfolk and Bristol turnpike was laid down along present Washington Street, it brought even more business to the tavern. This area around the tavern came to … Continue reading Norwood’s Living History-“The Hook” Is Born
Allison Mahan’s Unstoppable Season-May 7, 1985
The Rising Star in the Shadows This season, a new name has surged from the periphery of the hardwood and the cinder track to command the full attention of the … Continue reading Allison Mahan’s Unstoppable Season-May 7, 1985
It’s a new look at Norwood Arena-May 7, 1970
(Courtesy Jerry Kelleher - norwoodarena.com) May 7, 1970 - Norwood Arena is in a transition period. Modified Division racing has been dropped. The shift this season is to the Late … Continue reading It’s a new look at Norwood Arena-May 7, 1970
Tentative Roster For Honor Roll Parade-This Day in Norwood History-May 7, 1943
Gordon F Woodbern, chairman of the Norwood Committee on Public Safety and chief marshal of Sunday's parade, has announced a tentative formation made up of five divisions as follows Police … Continue reading Tentative Roster For Honor Roll Parade-This Day in Norwood History-May 7, 1943
Labor Tensions Ease at the Norwood Shops as Machinists Accept Wage Increase-This Day In Norwood History-May 7, 1904
Employees Are Peaceful The early days of May 1904 found the town of Norwood caught in the quiet but unmistakable tension of a labor dispute that had swept across the … Continue reading Labor Tensions Ease at the Norwood Shops as Machinists Accept Wage Increase-This Day In Norwood History-May 7, 1904
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 7, 1904
These news items were the talk of the town on May 7, 1904 Schuyler Matthews, the eminent naturalist will address the Norwood Woman’s Club on “Birds and their Music” next … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 7, 1904