Art Deco

Is a style of visual arts that first appeared in France in the 1910s. It became a popular form of architecture design in the United States in the 1920 through … Continue reading Art Deco

Settling into Business in East Walpole:

“The Neponset River rises in Foxborough and enters Walpole at the extreme south corner, and takes a northerly course to the centre, then changes to an easterly course, and enters … Continue reading Settling into Business in East Walpole:

24-Hour Deposit Service Now At Co-operative Bank-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1962

LINE FORMS ON THE RIGHT at the new 24 hour depository Installed on the Guild street side at the Norwood Co-operative Bank. Left to right: President Kenneth W. Tatro holds … Continue reading 24-Hour Deposit Service Now At Co-operative Bank-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1962

New Modern Meat Shop Will Opens Doors-This Day in Norwood History-January 8, 1948

256 The beautiful new Modern Meal Shop in the modernistic building at 15 Cottage Street East, between Lewis’ Restaurant and Sam's, will open Thursday, when Norwood housewives are invited to … Continue reading New Modern Meat Shop Will Opens Doors-This Day in Norwood History-January 8, 1948

Father Of 26 Children Leads All Others At Norwood, Town Of Large Families-This Day In Norwood History-December 18, 1942

Highest Birth Rate in State, 32.3 Per 1000, Crowds Schools of Community and Makes Brood of 10 or A Dozen Not at All Unusual FIFTEEN NATIONALITIES AT BALCH SCHOOL, NORWOOD … Continue reading Father Of 26 Children Leads All Others At Norwood, Town Of Large Families-This Day In Norwood History-December 18, 1942

Norwood Poles Attacked by Armed Countrymen-This Day in Norwood History-October 30, 1916

Norwood Poles Attacked by Armed Countrymen-This Day in Norwood History-October 30, 1916

Norwood Sunday Schools Thoroughly Organized-This Day in Norwood History-September 12, 1910

  Grace Episcopal Church EVERY CHILD IN SUNDAY SCHOOL. Town of 8000 Well Supplied With Church Buildings. New Ones Completed, and Two Under Way. Mon, Sep 12, 1910 – 16 … Continue reading Norwood Sunday Schools Thoroughly Organized-This Day in Norwood History-September 12, 1910

This Day In Norwood History-May 4, 1909-Norwood Growth Making Records

May 3, 1909—This town had been in a trance for about 235 years before it woke up to the fact that it was of age and had a right to its independence. That was in 1871 and the following year the inhabitants of that portion of South Dedham known as Norwood were given permission by the legislature to set up housekeeping for themselves as the town of Norwood.

Norwood Growth Making Records-This Day In Norwood History-May 3, 1909

May 3, 1909—This town had been in a trance for about 235 years before it woke up to the fact that it was of age and had a right to its independence. That was in 1871 and the following year the inhabitants of that portion of South Dedham known as Norwood were given permission by the legislature to set up housekeeping for themselves as the town of Norwood.

Norwood Police Battle With Yegg Suspects-This Day In Norwood History- August 16, 1908

TRIO ATTACKS LONE OFFICER (Editor's note: "Yegg" was a term for criminals, often used for safecrackers or burglars). A policeman and a bandit had their heads split open, and another … Continue reading Norwood Police Battle With Yegg Suspects-This Day In Norwood History- August 16, 1908