Representatives from twenty‑three congregations gathered at Norwood’s First Baptist Church for the annual convention of the Boston West Baptist Bible School. The afternoon opened with a song service and devotions led by Rev. L. G. van Leeuwen, Norwood’s pastor, whose … Continue reading Faith and Fellowship Unite at Norwood’s First Baptist Church-This Day In Norwood History-April 23, 1925
Norwood Burglars Visit Four Places-This Day in Norwood History-October 20, 1913
Large Property Damage for Little Booty. Police Later Recover Some of the Loot in Freight Car. NORWOOD. Oct 19—Three stores in the Sanborn Block, corner of Washington and Vernon sts., … Continue reading Norwood Burglars Visit Four Places-This Day in Norwood History-October 20, 1913
Monroe Boyden Attacks Family After Divorce Ruling, Then Takes His Own Life-This Day In Norwood History-April 21, 1908
Neighbors and the Police gather in front of the Boyden house on Guild St. The quiet of Guild Street was broken at midday when Monroe Boyden, long separated from … Continue reading Monroe Boyden Attacks Family After Divorce Ruling, Then Takes His Own Life-This Day In Norwood History-April 21, 1908
Talk of the Town-June 9, 1905
Norwood enters June with a lively civic spirit — from Fourth of July planning and band concerts to church observances, business changes, and a bustling calendar of social gatherings. The … Continue reading Talk of the Town-June 9, 1905
Boston Club Visits George H. Morrill’s New Home, “The Pines”-October 19, 1894
The members of the Boston club held their annual fete champetre at Norwood, as the guests of George H. Morrill Jr, yesterday, and it was the consensus of opinion of all present that it was one of the most enjoyable outings of the club since Its organization. The members left the New England depot on the 10 am train.
History of the First 25 Years of the Norwood Brass Band-This Day in Norwood History-May 31, 1891
Striking up the band! Published in 1891, this retrospective looks back at the first 25 years of the organization known today as the Norwood Brass Band. From its humble 1866 beginnings at the South Dedham engine house to playing Boston's St. Patrick's Day parades and purchasing $50 uniforms, discover the evolution of a local musical staple.
This Day In Norwood History-April 8
──────────────────────────────────────── 🗓️ This Day in Norwood History – April 8 From wartime heroism and youthful aviation to major civic milestones in public safety and local government, April 8th highlights courage, modernization, … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-April 8