Polaroid – Norwood Historical Society

Secrets Behind Gas Station Kidnapping-March 16, 1979

It was a short story, one that may have been passed over by most readers — a story in the Evening Globe of March 16, 1978, about the kidnapping of … Continue reading Secrets Behind Gas Station Kidnapping-March 16, 1979

Polaroid temporarily shelved its plan for an access road to Nahatan Street following significant neighborhood concerns about traffic and safety.

This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974-Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested

In 1969, Polaroid began producing goods in their newly constructed facility on the former Forbes Estate in Norwood.

The Polaroid Corporation has purchased the former W. Cameron Forbes estate off Rt. 1A in Norwood at the Westwood line as a site for a multi-million dollar complex. The site … Continue reading Polaroid Buys Norwood Plant Site-March 23, 1967

Polaroid Seeking To Work With Neighbors-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1965

STARS of undefeated Norwood freshman team who toppled Walpole, 3-0, at Four Seasons Ice Arena last Thursday. Left to right: Jack Cronin, outstanding defenseman; Harry Pascoe, who had two assists, … Continue reading Undefeated Freshman Hockey Team Shuts Out Walpole-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1965

HOCKEY STANDOUTS — Norwood Captain Jack Bayer (center) is flanked by Defenseman Tim Twomey (left) and Linemate Tom Clifford following the Norwood win over Wellesley Saturday in which the trio … Continue reading Norwood Six Big Favorite Against Framingham North-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964