Listed among the thousands of recently appointed aviation cadets in the U S Army Air Corps are three young men from Norwood, all taking pre-flight training at the huge Air … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-April 24, 1942
Roll-Land Is Nearly Completed-This Day In Norwood History-October 28, 1938
Crowds of people daily are watching the progress being made on the construction of that large building being put up on Route No. 1 near Dean Street in Norwood. Roll-Land … Continue reading Roll-Land Is Nearly Completed-This Day In Norwood History-October 28, 1938
Pamela W. Childs First Co-Ed Admitted to Northeastern University College of Pharmacy-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1962
Miss Pamela W. Childs, 25 Florence Avenue, Norwood, has been accepted as the first co-ed student in the Northeastern University College of Pharmacy, it was announced today by Dr. Gilbert … Continue reading Pamela W. Childs First Co-Ed Admitted to Northeastern University College of Pharmacy-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1962
Origin of Norwood Names-Norwood Square, Guild Corner-July 3, 1903
This is the first article in a new series, "Origin of Norwood Names", where we will attempt to determine the story behind the naming of different places, buildings, and streets in Norwood. If you know the origin of a name in Norwood, please send us the information at george@norwoodhistoricalsociety.org.
Norwood Business Association Votes On Names For Norwood Square-This Day in Norwood History-February 6, 1903
Norwood's town square was once known locally as"The Hook". The name came from the iron hook that hung in front of Paul Ellis' tavern, shown here on the left. Norwood … Continue reading Norwood Business Association Votes On Names For Norwood Square-This Day in Norwood History-February 6, 1903
Band Stand Location Debated-This Day in Norwood History-June 6, 1902
Finding a fitting location for public gatherings or band concerts was becoming a challenge in Norwood by 1902. The subject of building a bandstand in one of the parks close to the center of town was raised yet again. It would be years before George Willett spearheaded the construction of the Town Common that we know today, but the area, called "Hook Square" in the article, was still proposed. The bandstand was eventually constructed in the Everett lot, in what is now Aaron Guild Square.
Norwood, a Progressive Town, Has a Bright Future-This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895
This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895-Norwood, a Progressive Town, Has a Bright Future