Old Smith Tannery Buildings Fall Before Wrecker’s Axe-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1949

One of the oldest buildings in Norwood, the 31/j-story main building of the Smith plant of the Winslow Bros. & Smith tannery on Railroad avenue, and the other smaller buildings … Continue reading Old Smith Tannery Buildings Fall Before Wrecker’s Axe-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1949

Peter Fisher And Son Florists-This Day in Norwood History-November 17, 1946

The interior of one of the greenhouses of Peter Fisher Gr Son, specialists in roses, 6 Washington street, Norwood. Founded in 1890 by Peter Fisher, the business is now operated … Continue reading Peter Fisher And Son Florists-This Day in Norwood History-November 17, 1946

Town Sets Up Photostat Laboratory For Copying Of Military Discharge Papers-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1945

Municipal Departments Also Find Use For New Equipment Housed In Corner Of Town Hall's Top Floor The main section of the huge camera is pictured here in the new photostat … Continue reading Town Sets Up Photostat Laboratory For Copying Of Military Discharge Papers-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1945

Sgt Jemella Wears DFC For Heroism In Air-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1944

Saves Crew Members By First Aid And Giving Up Own Mask 15TH AAF IN ITALY—S/Sgt. Dominic Jemella, 24, of 284 Lenox Street, Norwood, Mass., though now a mess sergeant in … Continue reading Sgt Jemella Wears DFC For Heroism In Air-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1944

School Committee OKs Gyms for Recreation-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1944

Norwood’s, school committee discussed arrangements for use of school buildings for the town recreation program with Recreation Director John E. Williams at its last Monday’s meeting. Mr. Williams by letter … Continue reading School Committee OKs Gyms for Recreation-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1944

Pvt. Raymond Decorated At Convalescent Hospital-This Day in Norwood History-November 17, 1944

NORWOOD OVERSEAS VETERAN DECORATED — Pvt. Joseph F. Raymond of 24 Show street. Norwood, (second from left) who was awarded the Purple Heart at a ceremony at Fort Devens this … Continue reading Pvt. Raymond Decorated At Convalescent Hospital-This Day in Norwood History-November 17, 1944

Nurses’ Home Acquired-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1939

Bedroom in the new nurses cottage at 35 Winter Street, a building recently acquired by the Hospital and which has been completely redecorated to make an attractive home for graduate … Continue reading Nurses’ Home Acquired-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1939

Leaves And Candles Give Merchants A Hectic Time-This Day In Norwood History-November 17 1926

NORWOOD, Nov 17—The wind, like some giant hand, gathered all the leaves along the main street into one huge pile in the heart of the business district yesterday afternoon and … Continue reading Leaves And Candles Give Merchants A Hectic Time-This Day In Norwood History-November 17 1926

Gift Of Copeland & Day to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1899

Mr. Fred H. Day has sent on behalf of the firm of Copeland & Day, a large number of valuable books to the Morrill Memorial Library. The gift is accompanied … Continue reading Gift Of Copeland & Day to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1899