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, Portuguese, Brazilian, Egyptian, and Ecuadorian called this street home. At one time, Matt Drummey lived here and was known for the cellos he made by … 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 will be against me,” she says, ’’but I want to act, and now that I’m here—I'm going to stay while my money holds out. Miss … 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 no wardrobe except the dark suit she wore and the shoes she stood in. Her most valuable possession was courage. Her professional experience consisted of … 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 corner of Cottage and Central streets.' It will mark the fifth milepost in Norwood’s gastronomic history. It is but a stone’s throw from the new … Continue reading Lewis’ Restaurant Ultimate In Norwood Dining History-This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1940