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June 5, 2022August 26, 2026 georgenhs Wonderful Women of Norwood

Wonderful Women of Norwood: Dr. Harriet Emeline Rogers

Dr Harriet Emeline Rogers, 1892-1981 Dr. Harriet E. Rogers arrived in Norwood in 1923 to practice medicine. In 1922 the number of practicing female doctors in the greater Boston area were merely … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood: Dr. Harriet Emeline Rogers

46 Pleasant Street
July 31, 2014July 29, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

New Look For An Old Norwood Landmark-This Day in Norwood History-July 31, 2014

⠀ A dilapidated 19th-century Victorian mansion at 46 Pleasant Street in Norwood has been brilliantly restored by owners Jacinta Murphy and Jim Murray, complete with eye-catching lion and unicorn statues.

October 17, 1991October 15, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

National TV Broadcast Generates Flood of Tips on Norwood Con Artist-October 17, 1991

Unsolved Mysteries Sparks Nationwide Response Telephones at the Norwood Police Department rang off the hook as viewers from across the country phoned in investigative leads regarding a notorious con artist … Continue reading National TV Broadcast Generates Flood of Tips on Norwood Con Artist-October 17, 1991

August 13, 1966August 12, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Hospital, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Hospital to Offer Nine-Week Refresher Course for Registered Nurses-August 13, 1966

Beginning September 15, Norwood Hospital will host a nine-week refresher course for registered nurses, combining supervised clinical experience with classroom instruction on current medical procedures.

January 24, 1964July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Peabody Nurses Graduate-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1964

PEABODY NURSES GRADUATE — Commencement and capping exercises for the graduates of the Practical Nursing Program at the Henry O. Peabody School were held last Thursday night. The graduates are, … Continue reading Peabody Nurses Graduate-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1964

January 7, 1961July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood School Joins Hospital To Train Girls-January 7, 1961

Plan Will Provide Practical Nurses 1961 Henry O. Peabody Nursing Students NORWOOD, Jan. 7—The first class of the new School of Nursing at the Henry O. Peabody School for Girls … Continue reading Norwood School Joins Hospital To Train Girls-January 7, 1961

December 13, 1957July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

New Registrar of Motor Vehicles Clement Riley to Take Oath at Ill Mother’s Bedside-December 13, 1957

NEW REGISTRAR OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND FAMILY—Clement A. Riley of Norwood and wife pose with daughters, Maureen G. Riley, 20, left, and Mrs. Barbara Catalano. In an unusual ceremony, Clement … Continue reading New Registrar of Motor Vehicles Clement Riley to Take Oath at Ill Mother’s Bedside-December 13, 1957

December 6, 1956July 19, 2026 georgenhs 2022 Top 20, Churches, Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Mrs. Esther J. Deeb Honored For Services to Norwood Church-December 6, 1956

Esther (Howard) Deeb with entertainer Danny Thomas (photo courtesy of her grandson, Robert S Johnson, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Mrs. Esther J. Deeb, Caravan correspondent in Norwood. Mass., … Continue reading Mrs. Esther J. Deeb Honored For Services to Norwood Church-December 6, 1956

February 16, 1950July 19, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Hospital, This Day In Norwood History

New Eight-Bed Ward Is Opened At Norwood Hospital-February 16, 1950

NEW HOSPITAL WARD—The old laundry quarters in the basement of the Norwood Hospital have been converted into a modern hospital ward as shown above, space for eight beds. To meet … Continue reading New Eight-Bed Ward Is Opened At Norwood Hospital-February 16, 1950

Norwood Hospital 1926 Building (1929 postcard)
August 31, 1926August 30, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Hospital To Be Opened For Inspection-This Day in Norwood History- August 31, 1926

This Day in Norwood History- August 31, 1926-Norwood Hospital To Be Opened For Inspection

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