Colonial & Georgian Revival

These “revival” styles became vastly popular at the turn of the century, and were popular from 1880 to 1955.  These styles emphasized academic replication of historical styles, most often European … Continue reading Colonial & Georgian Revival

Norwood Municipal Light Department Starts Safety Course-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1955

Employees of the Norwood Municipal Light department took their first lesson In a safety course yesterday given by Allen Chase (left), with Earl Hardy, head of the light department. On … Continue reading Norwood Municipal Light Department Starts Safety Course-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1955

Walter F. Tilton, Norwood Banker, Philanthropist, Dies at 93-This Day in Norwood History-August 29, 1950

This Day in Norwood History- August 29, 1950-Walter F. Tilton, Norwood Banker and Philanthropist, Dies at 93

Norwood Is the Best Electrically Equipped Town In Massachusetts-This Day In Norwood History-December 11, 1925

NORWOOD LEADS THE STATE NORWOOD, Dec 11—According to figures of the Society for Electrical Research, Norwood Is the leading electrically equipped town in Massachusetts. Norwood has now almost 99 percent … Continue reading Norwood Is the Best Electrically Equipped Town In Massachusetts-This Day In Norwood History-December 11, 1925

First Election Under New Town Manager Government-This Day In Norwood History-January 18, 1915

NORWOOD CASTS ITS BIGGEST VOTE All ‘'Charter Committee” Candidates Elected. Appropriations Put Over to Adjourned Town Meeting Feb 25. NORWOOD, Jan 18 — The first town election under the new … Continue reading First Election Under New Town Manager Government-This Day In Norwood History-January 18, 1915

Norwood Will Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1914

Norwood Will Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1914

Norwood Voters To Vote on Proposed Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History-September 26, 1914

Norwood Voters To Vote on Proposed Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History- September 26, 1914

Norwood Voters To Vote on Proposed Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History- September 26, 1914

NORWOOD VOTERS TO MEET OCT 6 Will Act on Proposed Change in Government. — Appointment of Town Manager by the Selectmen Important Feature. NORWOOD, Sept 26—The voters of the town … Continue reading Norwood Voters To Vote on Proposed Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History- September 26, 1914

Town Manager Proposed For Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1914

FOR A TOWN MANAGER Administrative Head For Norwood Proposed. Legislature to Be Asked For Town Government Changes. Jan 16, 1914 — At a special town meeting last evening in Everett … Continue reading Town Manager Proposed For Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1914