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
Wonderful Women of Norwood: Anna Groote 
Anna Groote was active in Norwood's Germantown community and helped many recent immigrants into the neighborhood. A photo of Anna Groote at the Wilson Street Hospital. This photo is from … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood: Anna Groote 
Wonderful Women of Norwood: Ann Elizabeth Tanneyhill
Ann E. Tanneyhill By Norwood Historical Society Board Members Laurie Kearney, Linda Rau and Karen DeNapoli To commemorate Black History Month and to honor the first Black woman from Norwood … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood: Ann Elizabeth Tanneyhill
Cablevision Announces Rate Increases for Norwood Subscribers-August 5, 1992
Cable television rates for Norwood residents increased in September 1992 across basic, family, and premium packages as Cablevision simultaneously prepared for a corporate takeover by A-R Cable Services.
New Pastor Became Born-Again Christian At 16-June 20, 1978
A former Barrington College professor takes command of the local pulpit, prioritizing youth work.
Three Norwood Youths Cycle to Montreal to Attend 1976 Summer Olympics-August 3, 1976
Three adventurous Norwood youths—Tony Bretti, Carmen Bretti, and Joe Bandanza—bicycled 80 to 100 miles a day to reach the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics, camping along the way in an unforgettable athletic feat.
George Morrill Started Something When He Bought First Car Ever Sold-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972
Historic Event Related On Radio George H. Morrill Local late-nite-radio freaks who happened to spin their dials to WGBH-FM, sister station to Boston’s public TV Channel 2, around midnight last … Continue reading George Morrill Started Something When He Bought First Car Ever Sold-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972
Norwood Couple Win Free Trip To N.Y. World’s Fair-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964
WIN TRIP TO WORLD'S FAIR— The Norwood Gas Company announced today that Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Folan Jr. of 44 Silver Street are the winners of a free trip to … Continue reading Norwood Couple Win Free Trip To N.Y. World’s Fair-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964
First Residents Move Into Windsor Gardens-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1963
BRITISH COUPLE FIRST RESIDENTS OF WINDSOR GARDENS — Mr. William B. Saunders of Windsor Gardens presents key to Mr. and Mrs. David P. McQuire, the first residents of the new … Continue reading First Residents Move Into Windsor Gardens-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1963
W. Cameron Forbes Dies at 89; Boston Financier, Diplomat-December 26, 1959
W. Cameron Forbes, noted Boston financier and diplomat, died Thursday at the Hotel Vendome. He was 89. He had been in poor health for several years. Mr. Forbes’ chief diplomatic … Continue reading W. Cameron Forbes Dies at 89; Boston Financier, Diplomat-December 26, 1959