The W. Everett Furniture Manufactory. (Norwood Historical Society collection) This intersection has lots going on as far as Norwood History goes. Directly in front of us is the site of … Continue reading Intersection at Washington & Winter Streets
The Guild Square Area: A Walk Around this Historical Block
The Guild Monument (photo G Curtis) The area of Norwood known as Guild Square might not technically be called a “neighborhood,” however all that it contains is intricate to all … Continue reading The Guild Square Area: A Walk Around this Historical Block
The Ethnic Groups that Called South Norwood Home
South Norwood was a multi-ethnic neighborhood. Immigrants from Syria, Poland, Lithuania, and Italy first settled here; followed later by people from Portugal, Brazil, Egypt, and Ecuador. Like the residents of … Continue reading The Ethnic Groups that Called South Norwood Home
Chamber Asks Park Be Named In Honor Of Dr. Cleveland-This Day in Norwood History-February 8, 1963
Bond Street Playground Tribute to the memory of Dr. Frederick Albert Cleveland was paid Tuesday night by the Norwood Chamber of Commerce which adopted a resolution requesting the Board of … Continue reading Chamber Asks Park Be Named In Honor Of Dr. Cleveland-This Day in Norwood History-February 8, 1963
Nicholas Abdallah, “Mayor of South Norwood”, Dies in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 3, 1961
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
Bomb Scare Routs 2000-This Day In Norwood History- July 15, 1957
Bathers at New Pond In Norwood Evacuated Telephone Tip Leads to Battery Under Building A warning that a bomb was in the sands at the beach of New Pond caused … Continue reading Bomb Scare Routs 2000-This Day In Norwood History- July 15, 1957
Outdoor Basketball-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1955
At the outdoor basketball court at the Civic grounds yesterday, the Civic team defeated the boys from the Wilson Street Playground, 37 to 32. The high scorer for the Civic … Continue reading Outdoor Basketball-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1955
Westover Sold To Boston Group On $277,500 Bid-This Day In Norwood History-January 21, 1954
Local Group Topped After Tie Offer George Willett's preliminary plan for Westover Estates. After weeks of negotiations by opposing factions, marked by repeated hearings, conferences, and delays, Westover has at … Continue reading Westover Sold To Boston Group On $277,500 Bid-This Day In Norwood History-January 21, 1954
Mrs. Emma Shattuck Passes Away At 93-This Day in Norwood History-July 3, 1947
This Day in Norwood History-July 3, 1947-Mrs. Emma Shattuck Passes Away At 93
Bathing Conditions Studied at Willett Pond & Hawes Pool-This Day in Norwood History-October 2, 1945
This Day in Norwood History-October 2, 1945-Bathing Conditions Studied at Willett Pond & Hawes Pool