At a well‑attended meeting, the Norwood Business Association voted to take part in the statewide observance of Old Home Week, the celebration designated by the Massachusetts Legislature to honor community … Continue reading Norwood To Observe Old Home Week-This Day in Norwood History-June 10, 1902
Norwood Business Association Hosts Charles S. Bird-This Day in Norwood History-June 5, 1897
Charles S. Bird The annual meeting of the Norwood Business Association unfolded with unusual energy, revealing new dimensions of what many were beginning to call “Greater Norwood.” Held at a … Continue reading Norwood Business Association Hosts Charles S. Bird-This Day in Norwood History-June 5, 1897
Norwood Citizens Debate a Route for Electric Trolley-November 16, 1895
SELECTMEN SIT AS JUDGES. Village hall, which seats 600 people, was crowded by the largest and liveliest party of citizens who have been in it for many a day, last … Continue reading Norwood Citizens Debate a Route for Electric Trolley-November 16, 1895
Ben Franklin’s Press Exhibited at Norwood’s Gala Day-This Day in Norwood History-June 22, 1895
Norwood's Flag Day celebration was held on June 17th for many years, and was a major event. In 1895, the proceedings included a "A Grand Parade of G.A.R. Post No. 169, Fire Department, N.H.S. Battalion, School Children in Barges, Leading Industries, Handsomely Decorated Carriages, etc., Sport at Prospect Park, Grand Concert." The highlight of the parade was a printing press once belonging to Benjamin Franklin, exhibited in action by James Berwick and John Olson of the Norwood Press.
Businessmen’s Association Meeting-Ladies’ Night Observed With a Banquet and Ball-This Day in Norwood History-May 11, 1895
The second annual Ladies’ Night of the Norwood Business Association, which was celebrated in Masonic and Village Halls on Tuesday night, was one of the most brilliant banquets ever given in Norwood.
Norwood Press to be Dedicated on December 20-This Day In Norwood History-November 25, 1894
NORWOODS JOLLIFICATION. Will Dedicate Its New Industrial Plant, “The Norwood Press,” Dec 20, with a Reception to the Governor. NORWOOD. Nov 25—This town is preparing to let itself loose for … Continue reading Norwood Press to be Dedicated on December 20-This Day In Norwood History-November 25, 1894
Everett Lot Refused By Business Association-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1893
This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1893-Everett Lot Refused By Business Association
Formation of the Norwood Business Association & The Norwood Press-This Day in Norwood History-March 7, 1893
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF NINE. Norwood, March 7, 1893. To the Citizens of Norwood in Town Meeting Assembled: Your committee of nine, appointed at the March meeting of 1892, … Continue reading Formation of the Norwood Business Association & The Norwood Press-This Day in Norwood History-March 7, 1893