We want to know- what was your favorite story this month? Here are the top posts for March 2023: March 3, 1955-Peter Makarewicz Goes on Trial Next Monday in Murder … Continue reading Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of March 2023
Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of February 2023
We want to know- what was your favorite story this month? Here are the top posts for February 2023: In Memoriam-John J. Carroll House Styles Found in the Christian Hill … Continue reading Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of February 2023
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
Dean Street to Oolah Avenue
The Temple building today is home to a business (photo: Google Street View) Temple Shaare Tefilah – 935 Washington Street Although this building is located about a quarter of a … Continue reading Dean Street to Oolah Avenue
Three Generations of the Murphy Family Have Served and Protected-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1992
Oct. 6,1912, the Boston Globe A fading newspaper story hangs, framed, on the wall in Norwood police Lt. Brian Murphy’s home. The headline says: “Four of One Family Policemen. Murphys … Continue reading Three Generations of the Murphy Family Have Served and Protected-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1992
Murdered Norwood Woman Found With Stocking Around Neck-This Day In Norwood History-April 13, 1964
Mystery Cloaks Woman's Death NORWOOD A 62-year-old woman was found dead in her bed this morning, a nylon stocking wrapped around her neck. Police said the fully clad body of … Continue reading Murdered Norwood Woman Found With Stocking Around Neck-This Day In Norwood History-April 13, 1964
Car Found in Norwood Connected to Boston Stangler Case-This Day in Norwood History-August 27, 1962
This Day in Norwood History- August 27, 1962-Car Found in Norwood Connected to Boston Stangler Case
Attorney Files Petition For New Trial in Local Murder-This Day In Norwood History-October 6, 1955
Attorney Files Petition For New Trial in Local Murder-This Day In Norwood History-October 6, 1955
Makarewicz Guilty In Slaying of Geraldine Annese-This Day in Norwood History-March 18, 1955
Sentenced to Life on Jury’s Request FAINTS AFTER VERDICT—Peter Makarewicz slumps unconscious in the arms of Deputy Sheriff Dell Turner, left, and Deputy Master Edwin H. Downs as he is … Continue reading Makarewicz Guilty In Slaying of Geraldine Annese-This Day in Norwood History-March 18, 1955
Life Sentence Begins-This Day in Norwood History-March 18, 1955
Slim, boyishly handsome Peter Makarewicz, 16, of Norwood, begins a life sentence in state prison today for the sex strangling of his school chum and neighbor, Geraldine Annese, 15. Joseph Annese, 63, father of the … Continue reading Life Sentence Begins-This Day in Norwood History-March 18, 1955