Henry Oliver Peabody

Henry Oliver Peabody was born in Boxford, Massachusetts on May 13, 1826. Peabody was a self-made millionaire who made his money by inventing a cartridge-loading rifle during the Civil War- … Continue reading Henry Oliver Peabody

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

Chamber Asks Park Be Named In Honor Of Dr. Cleveland-This Day in Norwood History-February 8, 1963

Bond Street Playground Tribute to the memory of Dr. Frederick Albert Cleveland was paid Tuesday night by the Norwood Chamber of Commerce which adopted a resolution requesting the Board of … Continue reading Chamber Asks Park Be Named In Honor Of Dr. Cleveland-This Day in Norwood History-February 8, 1963

Your Hospital-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1961

'Norwood Hospital welcomes the 19 students from the Henry O. Peabody School who have begun their clinical training, coming to the hospital at present on Tuesday and Friday mornings. The … Continue reading Your Hospital-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1961

Norwood School Joins Hospital To Train Girls-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-January 7, 1961

Geraldine Annese Was Singing When She Left Chums-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954

Geraldine Annese Was Singing When She Left Chums-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954

Trailerites Steven & Minnie Laraway Realize Their Dream of Ideal Existence-This Day in Norwood History-February 12, 1948

NORWOOD TRAILERITES — Mr. and Mrs. Steven Larasway (left) and the family cat sit in the living room of their compact little trailer home on the Providence Highway at the … Continue reading Trailerites Steven & Minnie Laraway Realize Their Dream of Ideal Existence-This Day in Norwood History-February 12, 1948

Last Tribute Paid To Dr. Frederick Albert Cleveland-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1947

One of Norwood's most distinguished citizens, Dr. Frederick Albert Cleveland, P.H.B., P.H.D., passed away at 2:10 o'clock Saturday morning at the Norwood Hospital. He was in his 81st year. Friends … Continue reading Last Tribute Paid To Dr. Frederick Albert Cleveland-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1947

Bank Appoints Bertha Sawyer First Woman Branch Manager-This Day in Norwood History-January 20-1945

Bertha Sawyer Appointed First Woman Branch Manager of South Shore National Bank Directors of the South Shore National Bank met at the Main Office in Quincy last week for their … Continue reading Bank Appoints Bertha Sawyer First Woman Branch Manager-This Day in Norwood History-January 20-1945

Peabody School Becomes Reality As Monday May See Ground Broken-This Day In Norwood History-March 21, 1941

Building Designed To Harmonize With Senior High; Plan Permits Flexibility Of School Curricula There is a possibility that ground for the new Henry 0. Peabody Vocational School for Girls may … Continue reading Peabody School Becomes Reality As Monday May See Ground Broken-This Day In Norwood History-March 21, 1941