Oolah Avenue to St. James Avenue

Oolah Avenue Named after the Abdallahs – “Oolah” is Syrian for Nicholas. Over the years, this street has been the home to waves of immigrants – Irish, Polish, Lithuanian, Italian, … Continue reading Oolah Avenue to St. James Avenue

Prescotts To Be Saluted On Nation-Wide Network-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1946

Prescotts To Be Saluted On Nation-Wide Network-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1946

Another Bette, Or a New Star For Hollywood?-This Day in Norwood History-August 1, 1941

HOLLYWOOD.—Marion Rosamond is blond, 21, and determined to stay in Hollywood and be an actress — although most people tell her that she looks like Bette Davis. “I suppose that … Continue reading Another Bette, Or a New Star For Hollywood?-This Day in Norwood History-August 1, 1941

Marian Rosamond Flynn Clicks in Hollywood Movies After Three Years-This Day In Norwood History-January 29, 1941

SUCCESS STORY —Marian Rosamond of Norwood, who has clicked in films. HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 29—Three years ago she left her home in Norwood, Mass., with $15 in her handbag, and practically … Continue reading Marian Rosamond Flynn Clicks in Hollywood Movies After Three Years-This Day In Norwood History-January 29, 1941

Lewis’ Restaurant Ultimate In Norwood Dining History-This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1940

On February 20th the ultimate in Norwood’s dining history will be reached. It is the date of the opening: of the new Lewis restaurant and grill nearing completion at the … Continue reading Lewis’ Restaurant Ultimate In Norwood Dining History-This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1940