SIGN LEASE CONTRACT—Shown executing lease contract for new Sparks Department store on Providence Turnpike in Norwood are from left to right in first row— George Sparks, President of Sparks Department … Continue reading Sparks Department Store Coming to Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1962
Ofgant Jackson Adds Studebaker in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 24, 1960
Ofgant Jackson, famed throughout New England for its record sales and outstanding customer service, cordially invites the public to view the complete 1961 Studebaker line of passenger cars and trucks … Continue reading Ofgant Jackson Adds Studebaker in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 24, 1960
Boch Business A Family Affair-This Day In Norwood History-February 16, 1958
ERNEST BOCH Vice President BOCH RAMBLER CO. Boch Rambler of Norwood, on Route 1 four miles south of Route 128, will have a full line of Rambler cars on display … Continue reading Boch Business A Family Affair-This Day In Norwood History-February 16, 1958
Mrs. Esther J. Deeb Honored For Services to Norwood Church-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-December 6, 1956
“Planned Individuality” at Westover Estates-This Day in Norwood History-September 10, 1955
"For the discriminating home buyer who is seeking true contemporary architectural design in a tri-level or ranch home, there is nothing to compare with Westover Estates in Norwood." says Leo … Continue reading “Planned Individuality” at Westover Estates-This Day in Norwood History-September 10, 1955
Norwood Park-This Day In Norwood History-July 7, 1955
Martin Cerel was the man behind Norwood Park, a housing development built at the base of Morse Hill in South Norwood at Alandale Parkway. Dozens of ads were run throughout … Continue reading Norwood Park-This Day In Norwood History-July 7, 1955
New Norwood Community, Westover, to Open Saturday-This Day In Norwood History-June 12, 1955
Westover Estates, a planned suburban community, located in Norwood, will be ready for inspection on Saturday, June 18, it was announced yesterday. Two furnished model homes — a split-level and … Continue reading New Norwood Community, Westover, to Open Saturday-This Day In Norwood History-June 12, 1955
Kevin Dixon Shatters His Own Scoring Record With 45 Points-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1955
KING SIZE — Kevin Dixon, the standout junior high school basketball player who stands 6 foot, 5 Inches in his stocking feet, can almost lob the basketball Into the net … Continue reading Kevin Dixon Shatters His Own Scoring Record With 45 Points-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1955
Walpole St. Garage Displays New Packard, Clipper Models-This Day in Norwood History-January 20, 1955
WALPOLE STREET GARAGE, owned and operated by Henry Hentschel, and for many years the local Studebaker agency, It now also the local distributor of Packard automobiles due to the merger … Continue reading Walpole St. Garage Displays New Packard, Clipper Models-This Day in Norwood History-January 20, 1955
Curtain Timers Preparing For “The Second Man”-This Day in Norwood History-January 20, 1955
POSTER GROUP of the Curtain-Timers, Norwood amateur theatrical organization which will present "The Second Man" on Saturday and Sunday evenings of this week at the Junior High School. Seated (left … Continue reading Curtain Timers Preparing For “The Second Man”-This Day in Norwood History-January 20, 1955