In this staged 1942 photograph, Nicholas Abdallah, proprietor of South End Hardware, moves his team and wagon along Washington Street, past his own storefront and that of the Press Café. … Continue reading Nicholas Abdallah, “Mayor of South Norwood”, Dies in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 3, 1961
Talk of the Town-April 27, 1961
Norwood moves through late April 1961 with its usual blend of civic pride, community bustle, and mid‑century optimism. From Eagle Scout honors and Chamber of Commerce events to bowling triumphs … Continue reading Talk of the Town-April 27, 1961
Plimpton Press Provides Jobs for 900- Annual Payroll $3.5 Million-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1955
Plimpton Press, the famous printing house which occupies the sprawling industrial buildings between Lenox Street and the railroad, provides jobs for some 800 to 900 people in highly skilled work … Continue reading Plimpton Press Provides Jobs for 900- Annual Payroll $3.5 Million-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1955
John W. Murphy Candidate For Postmaster Position-This Day In Norwood History-December 22, 1953
John W. Murphy of 203 Richland road, present assistant postmaster and a career man in the postal service, is a candidate for the Postmaster’s position in Norwood. John William Murphy … Continue reading John W. Murphy Candidate For Postmaster Position-This Day In Norwood History-December 22, 1953
Aid Sought From State Legislature to Keep 90 Working in Wiggins Airways-This Day In Norwood History-May 5, 1953
May 5, 1953—Some 200 residents of Norfolk County tonight unanimously passed a resolution calling upon Massachusetts Senators and Congressmen and members of the State Legislature to aid in the fight … Continue reading Aid Sought From State Legislature to Keep 90 Working in Wiggins Airways-This Day In Norwood History-May 5, 1953
Balboni’s Celebrate 25th Anniversary-This Day in Norwood History-November 15, 1944
At a family party in the Hotel Manger, Boston, last week, Mr. and Mrs. Umberto Balboni of 854 Washington Street, Norwood, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Thirty members of the … Continue reading Balboni’s Celebrate 25th Anniversary-This Day in Norwood History-November 15, 1944
Chamber Of Commerce Has Its Origin In Store Meeting-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1939
Apropos of the forty-fifth anniversary of the Norwood Chamber of Commerce, which was celebrated this month, the FREE PRESS today publishes the first of a series of articles of the … Continue reading Chamber Of Commerce Has Its Origin In Store Meeting-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1939
Walter F. Tilton Is Honored By Fellow Citizens Of Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1937
This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1937-Walter F. Tilton Is Honored By Fellow Citizens Of Norwood A truly great man, who gave so much to the Town of Norwood.
Mulvehill Takes Over Duties as Postmaster-This Day In Norwood History- July 16, 1934
MULVEHILL ON JOB AT NORWOOD Takes Over His Duties as Postmaster NORWOOD. July 16—Thomas B. Mulvehill of 23 Cottage st took over duties as Postmaster this morning, in ceremonies at … Continue reading Mulvehill Takes Over Duties as Postmaster-This Day In Norwood History- July 16, 1934
Norwood Will Dedicate Memorial Building Tomorrow-This Day In Norwood History-November 10, 1928
Norwood Will Dedicate Memorial Building Tomorrow-This Day In Norwood History-November 10, 1928