In the tense spring of 1968, a regional debate over civil unrest threatened to sever Norwood’s historic firefighting lifelines. When the Board of Selectmen voted to pull out of a long-standing mutual-aid agreement with the Boston Fire Department, one lone voice stood up to warn of the dangerous consequences for the town's massive industrial plants.
Industrial Exodus: Plimpton Press Leaving Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1966
An industrial crisis hits Norwood as its largest employer unveils a $5-million piecemeal exit, taking 1,200 printing jobs out of town.
40-50 Year Club Members Honored At Press Party-March 12, 1965
RETIRED EMPLOYEES of Plimpton Press who worked for the company for more than 40 years are shown at Plimpton's recent 40-50 Year Club dinner party. The Plimpton Press Forty-Fifty Year … Continue reading 40-50 Year Club Members Honored At Press Party-March 12, 1965
Norwood Is Host To Crew Of Norse Sailing Vessel-July 28, 1964
This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1964-Norwood Is Host To Crew Of Norse Sailing Vessel
Plimpton Press Acquired By McCallsThis Day in Norwood History-April 15, 1964
The McCall Corporation announced over the weekend that it has acquired two companies, Plimpton Press and Jersey City Printing Company for $14,000,000 in cash. Plimpton Press, which was established in … Continue reading Plimpton Press Acquired By McCallsThis Day in Norwood History-April 15, 1964
Norwood Looks Forward-March 29, 1964
Norwood, until 1872 a part of Dedham, today appears a town that was built-and divided-by a railroad. But unlike many New England towns that boomed early in the Industrial Revolution … Continue reading Norwood Looks Forward-March 29, 1964
Class of 1961 Summer Roundup-This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 1961
This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 1961-Class of 1961 Summer Roundup
Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958
Norwood Messenger associate editor James T. O'Sullivan (left), looks on as editor George K. Sherlock (center) shows Senator and Mrs. Kennedy a front-page story from the previous week. The headline … Continue reading Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958
Plimpton Press Provides Jobs for 900- Annual Payroll $3.5 Million-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1955
Plimpton Press, the famous printing house which occupies the sprawling industrial buildings between Lenox Street and the railroad, provides jobs for some 800 to 900 people in highly skilled work … Continue reading Plimpton Press Provides Jobs for 900- Annual Payroll $3.5 Million-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1955
Sheepskins Processed At Tannery In One Year Would Stretch 2100 Miles-This Day In Norwood History-August 4, 1949
INDUSTRIAL NORWOOD (This is the second installment of an article on Norwood Industries by Robert A Chadbourne appearing in the current issue of “Industry,'* official spokesman for the Associated. Industries … Continue reading Sheepskins Processed At Tannery In One Year Would Stretch 2100 Miles-This Day In Norwood History-August 4, 1949