Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Roll Land
On Thanksgiving Day in 1938, Charles, John and Peter Santoro opened Roll-Land roller skating rink at 942 Providence Highway, close to the corner of Dean street. It was the first … Continue reading Roll Land
Puritan Furniture
In 1911, William Aho and his wife Aino immigrated to the United States from Finland and settled in Massachusetts. By the following year, William had opened the Thrift Furniture Shop … Continue reading Puritan Furniture
Norwood Hospital Welcomes America’s Favorite TV Mom, Florence Henderson-This Day In Norwood History-October 29, 2016
From Norwood Hospital: NORWOOD, MA - Florence Henderson surprised an elated group of Norwood Hospital patients on Saturday, October 29th with a visit to the community hospital. Ms. Henderson, who … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Welcomes America’s Favorite TV Mom, Florence Henderson-This Day In Norwood History-October 29, 2016
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
At 87, John Carroll remains an incredible public servant-This Day in Norwood History-February 21, 2015
John Carroll, shown during an MWRA board meeting, is "the quintessential public servant - the antithesis of the no-show hack." says Robert Thornton. Norwood's former town clerk and accountant. SUZANNE … Continue reading At 87, John Carroll remains an incredible public servant-This Day in Norwood History-February 21, 2015
New Look For An Old Norwood Landmark-This Day in Norwood History-July 31, 2014
This Day in Norwood History-July 31, 2014-New look for an old Norwood landmark
Preservation Completed at Norwood Memorial Municipal Building-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 2014
Norwood, MA—The late-gothic Norwood Memorial Municipal Building was built in 1927-28, and consists of a four-story solid masonry structure with split-face granite block veneer and limestone bandings. The existing roof … Continue reading Preservation Completed at Norwood Memorial Municipal Building-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 2014
Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013
Ray Martin. Seven teams pursued the prospect. The Red Sox even sent a scout to Ray Martin’s Norwood High School prom, In 1943, Norwood High School senior Ray Martin pitched … Continue reading Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013