A token $1 deal turned into a high-stakes legal battle. In June 1969, the owners of the iconic Norwood Arena threatened to sue the town, claiming a new drag racing ban and a massive power line easement were designed to force them out of business.
Us Funds Would Help Create Trails, Recreation Areas On 90 Acres Along The Neponset-This Day In Norwood History-June 23, 2005
Turning a wasteland into parkland The neglected patch of grass and weeds in front of the woods and marsh at the end of Vanderbilt Avenue in Norwood hardly looks like … Continue reading Us Funds Would Help Create Trails, Recreation Areas On 90 Acres Along The Neponset-This Day In Norwood History-June 23, 2005
Norwood Fights Plan For Housing Complex At Arena Site-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1974
Norwood fights plan for housing complex at arena site Norwood Arena (colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) For decades, the roar at the Norwood Arena had been the sound of … Continue reading Norwood Fights Plan For Housing Complex At Arena Site-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1974
It’s a new look at Norwood Arena-This Day In Norwood History-May 7, 1970
(Courtesy Jerry Kelleher - norwoodarena.com) May 7, 1970 - Norwood Arena is in a transition period. Modified Division racing has been dropped. The shift this season is to the Late … Continue reading It’s a new look at Norwood Arena-This Day In Norwood History-May 7, 1970
Debonnaires Turn To Residents For Aid In Fund Campaign-This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1965-Debonnaires Turn To Residents For Aid In Fund Campaign
Announce Winner of Jaycee Derby-This Day in Norwood History-July 8, 1964
This Day in Norwood History-July 8, 1964-Announce Winner of Jaycee Derby
Third Demolition Derby On Norwood Arena Card-This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 1963
A Demolition Derby and a special qualifying race for Sportsman Division drivers will highlight the stock car program at Norwood Arena next week. The Demolition Derby, third of the season … Continue reading Third Demolition Derby On Norwood Arena Card-This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 1963
Norwood Arena Stock Car Racing Ad-This Day In Norwood History-September 6, 1956
Norwood Arena Stock Car Racing Ad-This Day In Norwood History-September 6, 1956
Norwood Debonnaires Host 5th Annual Music Festival July 22-This Day in Norwood History-July 19, 1962
This Day in Norwood History-July 19, 1962-Norwood Debonnaires Host 5th Annual Music Festival July 22
Norwood Arena Beer Ban & Exoneration-This Day In Norwood History-May 17, 1962
Norwood Selectmen ban beer in the Norwood Arena stands following crowd disturbances, while management is officially exonerated of wrongdoing.