What Norwood Hospital administrator Charles A. Richardson thought Norwood Hospital may have looked like in 1988 (AI-generated) Rising 14 stories from the ground and housing 300 beds, Norwood Hospital will … Continue reading Predictions For The Future of Norwood Hospital-This Day In Norwood History-May 8, 1963
The “Mad Dog” Trail: FBI Cracks the Norwood Bank Heist-This Day In Norwood History-May 8, 1952
The long shadow of the Brink’s Armored Car Robbery continues to loom over New England, but tonight, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has struck a significant blow against the web … Continue reading The “Mad Dog” Trail: FBI Cracks the Norwood Bank Heist-This Day In Norwood History-May 8, 1952
Norwood Businesses Promote Wartime Services and Prices-This Day In Norwood History-May 8, 1942
Washington Street, Town Square, and the surrounding commercial blocks were alive with wartime advertising in early May 1942, as Norwood merchants offered everything from tune‑ups and radios to beauty services … Continue reading Norwood Businesses Promote Wartime Services and Prices-This Day In Norwood History-May 8, 1942
Fire Department’s New 70‑Hour Week Takes Effect in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 8, 1942
Norwood’s Fire Department entered a new era this week as the long‑planned 70‑hour work schedule and two‑platoon system officially went into effect. The change, approved unanimously at the annual town … Continue reading Fire Department’s New 70‑Hour Week Takes Effect in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 8, 1942
Norwood Servicemen Write Home From Across the Globe-This Day In Norwood History-May 8, 1942
Norwood families opened their mailboxes this week to find letters from sons serving across the world, each offering a glimpse into wartime life far from home. Pvt. Andrew Venskus Jr., … Continue reading Norwood Servicemen Write Home From Across the Globe-This Day In Norwood History-May 8, 1942
Norwood School Board Seat Vacant After Member Enters Army-This Day In Norwood History-May 8, 1942
Norwood’s School Committee found itself one member short this week after Committeeman William F. J. Nolen entered the United States Army. Nolen is the second town official to leave for … Continue reading Norwood School Board Seat Vacant After Member Enters Army-This Day In Norwood History-May 8, 1942
Student Flyer Unhurt In Drop Of 3000 Feet-This Day In Norwood History-May 8, 1935
Harvard Instructor’s Plane Crashes Into Swamp After 19 Spins on Way Down May 8, 1935—Unable to pull his plane out of a series of spins, Weld Arnold, 40, instructor at … Continue reading Student Flyer Unhurt In Drop Of 3000 Feet-This Day In Norwood History-May 8, 1935
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 8, 1903
These news items were the talk of the town on May 8, 1903 St. Catherine’s T. A. and L. society is making arrangements to re-organize its baseball team for the … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 8, 1903