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The Winslow School and Beyond

A section of the 1876 map of Winslow Park which also show some of the Winslow homes. From the corner of Cedar Street down to Walpole Street is not actually … Continue reading The Winslow School and Beyond

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Fire on Central Street-This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 2022

jJust before 6:30 PM, Group 3 Firefighters responded to a call at 50 Central Street regarding smoke inside the Bubbles Up Laundrymat building. NC2 arrived on scene in under 2 … Continue reading Fire on Central Street-This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 2022

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1940’s Downtown Norwood Fire Photo

This 1940's photo shows a fire at 656 Washington st. Businesses that are visible include Orent Bros Clothing store, currently Mizuya Japanese Restaurant Cummings Co, currently Limey's PubGearty's Shoes, currently … Continue reading 1940’s Downtown Norwood Fire Photo

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This Week In Norwood History-May 2

A New Raspberry The Norwood Raspberry 02 May 1874, Sat New England Farmer Among the novelties of the fruit garden, introduced in the present season, is a new raspberry from … Continue reading This Week In Norwood History-May 2

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Car Crashes Into Dunkin Donuts-This Day In Norwood History-August 24, 2018

This Day In Norwood History-August 24, 2018-Car Crashes Into Dunkin Donuts

Davis Ave Fire
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Davis Avenue Warehouse Fire-This Day In Norwood History-June 16, 2016

An abandoned building on Davis Ave caught fire on this day in Norwood history in 2016. (Photo credit Officer Jurewich, Norwood Police Department)

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1949 Police Photo Of Rescued Dog Prompts Reunion-This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 2014

This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 2014-1949 Police Photo Of Rescued Dog prompts Reunion

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Fire at Concannons Village-This Day In Norwood History-February 8, 2013

The following was submitted by Norwood Fire Department Spokesman George Morrice. The Norwood Fire Department responded to a reported building fire at Concannon's Village early Thursday afternoon. The call came … Continue reading Fire at Concannons Village-This Day In Norwood History-February 8, 2013

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Army Reservist Dennis Mawn Returns to Norwood Fire Department After a Year in Iraq-This Day In Norwood History-February 13, 2012

Norwood firefighter Dennis Mawn, returned in December after serving on a second tour of duty in Iraq. Dennis Mawn returned to work at the Norwood Fire Department with two tours … Continue reading Army Reservist Dennis Mawn Returns to Norwood Fire Department After a Year in Iraq-This Day In Norwood History-February 13, 2012

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General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1971

NORWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL WAS DESTROYED BY A GENERAL ALARM FIRE LAST NIGHT (Bob Dean photo) A general-alarm fire swept through Norwood Junior High School last night, threatening to destroy … Continue reading General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1971