(photo colorized by the Norwood Historical Society Ernest J Boch, of Boch Nash, Norwood. Due to skyrocketing Rambler sales, Boch Nash of Norwood is erecting a new sales and service … Continue reading Boch Nash Co. Erecting Sales, Service Building-This Day In Norwood History-November 21, 1956
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
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
New Ford Agency Opens in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 12, 1954
Jack Madden Ford 1954 Opening Washington st Opening of a new Ford dealership in Norwood was announced yesterday by Jack Madden, former vice president of Hoover Motors, Inc., Boston. Madden … Continue reading New Ford Agency Opens in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 12, 1954
John W. Murphy Candidate For Postmaster Position-This Day In Norwood History-December 22, 1953
John W. Murphy of 203 Richland road, present assistant postmaster and a career man in the postal service, is a candidate for the Postmaster’s position in Norwood. John William Murphy … Continue reading John W. Murphy Candidate For Postmaster Position-This Day In Norwood History-December 22, 1953
Catholic Woman’s Club To Honor Past Presidents-This Day In Norwood History-February 7, 1950
The monthly meeting of the Norwood Catholic Woman's Club will be held on Wednesday evening. February 8. at 8 p.m. in the K. of C. hall, with Miss Olive M. … Continue reading Catholic Woman’s Club To Honor Past Presidents-This Day In Norwood History-February 7, 1950
W. Cameron Forbes Donates Land for Boston-N. Y. Road-This Day In Norwood History-January 24, 1951
A valuable stretch of land nearly a mile long through his Norwood estate has been given to Massachusetts by W. Cameron Forbes, grandson of Ralph Waldo Emerson, as a section … Continue reading W. Cameron Forbes Donates Land for Boston-N. Y. Road-This Day In Norwood History-January 24, 1951
Cedarcrest Housing Development-This Day In Norwood History-February 19, 1950
Joseph Stiveletta, president of Tamworth Construction, announces the starting of the new section in their Cedarcrest Development in Norwood. Plans have been completed for the erection of 70 homes in … Continue reading Cedarcrest Housing Development-This Day In Norwood History-February 19, 1950
Redecorating Of School Interiors Is Recommended-This Day In Norwood History-February 9, 1950
Purchase Of Land For New Stands At High School Also Urged By Supt. Lynch This photo of a Winslow School classroom circa 1920 is a gift from Sylvia Stanton of … Continue reading Redecorating Of School Interiors Is Recommended-This Day In Norwood History-February 9, 1950
Dodge Route Van Delivered For New Parcel Post Route-This Day In Norwood History-February 2, 1950
The new Dodge Route-Van delivered yesterday to Thomas O'Day, 278 Railroad Avenue, Norwood, by Daniel J. Sweeney, Sales Manager for Knox-Smith, Inc., Dodge-Plymouth Dealer, is being contracted by the Post … Continue reading Dodge Route Van Delivered For New Parcel Post Route-This Day In Norwood History-February 2, 1950