Welcome to our Norwood Then & Now project! Each week, we'll post a "then" photo of a location or building in Norwood. We're asking the public to send us photos … Continue reading Norwood Then & Now-Norwood Theater
Norwood’s History-1930’s-The Norwood Theater
Norwood Theater in the early 1930's. The Norwood Theater was designed by famed local architect William G. Upham and originally opened on August 31, 1927. Designed for motion pictures, it … Continue reading Norwood’s History-1930’s-The Norwood Theater
Market and Central Street Relocation
This September 1910 plan of John E. Smith's Estate shows a very different downtown area than we recognize today. At that time, Market street ran from Old Parish Cemetery to … Continue reading Market and Central Street Relocation
Hidden Spanish Romanesque Facade Revealed as Norwood Theatre Sheds Its “Tired-Looking” Exterior-September 19, 1994
Stripping away a 33-year-old exterior reveals the original 1927 Spanish Romanesque facade of the Norwood Theatre in an exciting downtown revitalization project.
Norwood Cinema Ticket Taker Jack Bitar Reminisces on 18 Years at the Door and the Theater’s 1927 Opening-August 2, 1976
Jack Bitar, a beloved doorman and ticket taker at the Norwood Cinema, reflected on 18 years on the job and attending the theater's grand opening back in 1927.
Playing At The Norwood Theatre-September 21, 1961
Playing At The Norwood Theatre-This Day In Norwood History-September 21, 1961
Playing At The Norwood Theatre-September 26, 1957
Playing At The Norwood Theatre-This Day In Norwood History-September 26, 1957
Playing At The Norwood Theatre-September 19, 1957
Playing At The Norwood Theatre-This Day In Norwood History-September 19, 1957