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April 30, 1948April 27, 2026 georgenhs Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Peter Fisher & Son-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1948

For more than sixty years, Peter Fisher & Son of Washington Street supplied Norwood with expertly grown roses and floral designs. Their greenhouses, craftsmanship, and family dedication became a cornerstone of the town’s floral history.

October 18, 1946October 17, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Sansone Motors Building Modern Auto Showroom-This Day In Norwood History-October 18, 1946

Sansone Motors Building Modern Auto Showroom This Day In Norwood History-October 18, 1946

October 18, 1946October 17, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Buildings, Town Government

New Role For Old Village Hall-This Day In Norwood History-October 18, 1946

New Role For Old Village Hall This Day In Norwood History-October 18, 1946

October 16, 1946October 15, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Round Table Group To Discuss Town Government Options Tonight-This Day in Norwood History-October 16, 1946

This Day in Norwood History-October 16, 1946-Round Table Group To Discuss Town Government Options Tonight

October 16, 1946October 15, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Lithuanian Girl, 17, Finds Haven In Norwood After 18 Months Of Forced Laborer-This Day in Norwood History-October 16, 1946

Lithuanian Girl, 17, Finds Haven In Norwood After 18 Months Of Forced Laborer-This Day in Norwood History-October 16, 1946

October 16, 1946October 15, 2026 georgenhs Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Business Spotlight-Powder Puff Salon-This Day in Norwood History-October 16, 1946

Norwood Business Spotlight-Powder Puff Salon-This Day in Norwood History-October 16, 1946

October 19, 1945October 17, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Smelstor Named Recreation Director-This Day In Norwood History-October 19, 1945

Smelstor Named Recreation Director-This Day In Norwood History-October 19, 1945

April 29, 1945April 27, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Morrill Memorial Library Extends Service To Norwood Hospital-This Day In Norwood History-April 29, 1945

The Morrill Memorial Library officially extended its reach beyond its stone walls and into the wards of Norwood Hospital.

April 20, 1945April 11, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood In the Service-April 20, 1945

A roundup of every military, veteran, and service‑member story appearing in the Norwood Free Press on April 20, 1945 — from Pacific airmen and paratroopers in Germany to local Marines, Merchant Mariners, and wounded soldiers returning home.

April 30, 1943April 27, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, WWII

Mrs. King To Sponsor Ship & Unveil Honor Roll-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1943

On Mother’s Day weekend in 1943, Norwood paid tribute to one of its earliest World War II heroes, Rudolph Ballough, through two solemn and deeply symbolic ceremonies led by his … Continue reading Mrs. King To Sponsor Ship & Unveil Honor Roll-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1943

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