Norwood's new aerial ladder truck shown following its arrival here Monday. (Surette photo) Norwood’s new 85-foot aerial ladler truck rumbled into town late Monday to take its place in the … Continue reading New 85-Foot Aerial Ladder Truck Arrives-This Day In Norwood History-August 31, 1945
Fire Threatens Village Hall-This Day In Norwood History-December 3, 1942
Firemen Save Old Village Hall After Short Battle Building Was Town's First Moving Picture Theatre Circa 1900 One of the oldest landmarks in Norwood, Old Village Hall, was threatened by … Continue reading Fire Threatens Village Hall-This Day In Norwood History-December 3, 1942
$25,000 Fire at Roll Land in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 9, 1942
The original Roll Land building (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) NORWOOD, June 9, 1942—A stubborn three-hour general alarm blaze caused $25,000 damage to Roll-land, a combination roller skating rink … Continue reading $25,000 Fire at Roll Land in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 9, 1942
Norwood Fireman John F. Lydon Dies at Controls of Ladder Truck-This Day In Norwood History-January 1, 1942
Fatally Stricken From Smoke Inhaled at Dwelling Blaze NORWOOD. Jan. 1—Stricken suddenly from smoke inhaled at a fire a short time previously. Ladderman John F. Lydon, 41, of 38 Press … Continue reading Norwood Fireman John F. Lydon Dies at Controls of Ladder Truck-This Day In Norwood History-January 1, 1942
Full Exoneration For Town Manager Kendrick-This Day in Norwood History-October 27, 1938
No One at Norwood to Press Charges NORWOOD, Oct 27, 1938 —Town Manager William C. Kendrick’s exoneration was complete and final tonight when no one appeared before the Board of … Continue reading Full Exoneration For Town Manager Kendrick-This Day in Norwood History-October 27, 1938
Civic Center, Gift Of George F. Willett, Destroyed By $100,000 Fire At Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-April 21, 1930
Four Buildings Belonging to Association Destroyed in Blaze of Suspicious Origin —Hospital Nearby Threatened For Time NORWOOD, April 21—Four of the $175,000 group of six buildings presented the Norwood Civic … Continue reading Civic Center, Gift Of George F. Willett, Destroyed By $100,000 Fire At Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-April 21, 1930
Norwood Votes For Permanent Fire Chief-This Day In Norwood History-March 24, 1926
NORWOOD, March 24 — At a special town meeting tonight In Everett Hall, from 7 to 8, it was voted to establish a permanent fire chief. As there is a … Continue reading Norwood Votes For Permanent Fire Chief-This Day In Norwood History-March 24, 1926
Chief Boyden and Michael Dyer Given Gold Badges For 50 Years Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 6, 1923
Norwood's America No 2 Hook and Ladder Fire Company in the 1890s. The background is the Everett School. Reading from left to right: Archie Keddy, L.M. Fulton, C.L. Boyden, Robert … Continue reading Chief Boyden and Michael Dyer Given Gold Badges For 50 Years Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 6, 1923
This Day In Norwood History-May 6, 1917-George H, Morse, Widely Known in Norwood, Dead
May 6, 1917—George H. Morse, one of the oldest and best-known residents of Norwood, died this morning after a few days’ illness, aged 83, at his home, 1319 Washington st. … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-May 6, 1917-George H, Morse, Widely Known in Norwood, Dead
Norwood Fire Department Reorganized-This Day in Norwood History-August 19, 1916
The Norwood Fire Department was practically reorganized at a meeting held last evening at the Central Fire Station by the Board of Engineers, including Chief Engineer J. Fred Boyden, Engineer … Continue reading Norwood Fire Department Reorganized-This Day in Norwood History-August 19, 1916