These news items were the talk of the town on August 7, 1938 Edgar W. Spear and family have gone to Southport, for a couple of weeks.Mrs. Joseph Squires is … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 7, 1938
New Headquarters-Police Department of Norwood Moves Into Commodious Rooms on Market St-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1913
Norwood Fire Station, circa 1900. the Police Department was later located on the second floor. NORWOOD. June 25, 1913—The Police Department of Norwood moved into new headquarters yesterday, leaving the … Continue reading New Headquarters-Police Department of Norwood Moves Into Commodious Rooms on Market St-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1913
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-April 27, 1900
These Norwood news items from the April 27, 1900 Norwood Advertiser newspaper are a fascinating look at life in town at the turn of the last century. The frame of … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-April 27, 1900
Ben Franklin’s Press Exhibited at Norwood’s Gala Day-This Day in Norwood History-June 22, 1895
Norwood's Flag Day celebration was held on June 17th for many years, and was a major event. In 1895, the proceedings included a "A Grand Parade of G.A.R. Post No. 169, Fire Department, N.H.S. Battalion, School Children in Barges, Leading Industries, Handsomely Decorated Carriages, etc., Sport at Prospect Park, Grand Concert." The highlight of the parade was a printing press once belonging to Benjamin Franklin, exhibited in action by James Berwick and John Olson of the Norwood Press.