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
12 Vernon Street – The Joel Metcalf Baker House
Joel Baker house, circa 1900, when it was still situated on Washington Street (Norwood Historical Society collection) Joel M. Baker bought this house lot in 1854 from Joseph Day. It … Continue reading 12 Vernon Street – The Joel Metcalf Baker House
Selectmen Approve Plans For Construction Of Honor Roll-This Day In Norwood History-November 27, 1942
Sanction Honor Roll For Local Service Men Cost Of Board Estimated To Be Approximately $1300 The Norwood Roll of Honor as it looked on Norwood Town Common in 1943. Norwood's … Continue reading Selectmen Approve Plans For Construction Of Honor Roll-This Day In Norwood History-November 27, 1942
Downtown Norwood In 1875
"One Pedestrian on the sidewalk on the right is the only person to be seen on the main street of Norwood in 1875. This was only three years after the … Continue reading Downtown Norwood In 1875
Pfc. Ralph E. Shackley Was In Sicilian Campaign
No Details Given Parents In War Department Telegram Pfc. Ralph E. Shackley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shackley, 83 East Cross Street, Norwood, was reported by the War Department … Continue reading Pfc. Ralph E. Shackley Was In Sicilian Campaign
$12 A Week Feeds A Family Of Four-This Day In Norwood History-February 10, 1943
1943 Ad for A&P Supermarkets In spite of present high food prices, a family of four may obtain their nutritional needs on $12 a week. This requires, of course, careful … Continue reading $12 A Week Feeds A Family Of Four-This Day In Norwood History-February 10, 1943
Decades-old Badge Gifted Back to Norwood Police Department-This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 2016
This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 2016-Decades-old badge gifted back to Norwood Police Department
John Macchi Retires From Furniture Business Here-This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1965
John Macchi, founder of Macchi Bros. Furniture & Appliance Co. one of the oldest appliance and furniture stores in Norwood and vicinity, has announced his retirement from the furniture business. … Continue reading John Macchi Retires From Furniture Business Here-This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1965
Debonnaires Turn To Residents For Aid In Fund Campaign-This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1965-Debonnaires Turn To Residents For Aid In Fund Campaign
Norwood Is Host To Crew Of Norse Sailing Vessel-This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1964
This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1964-Norwood Is Host To Crew Of Norse Sailing Vessel