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July 28, 1990July 26, 2026 georgenhs Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Trophy Assets Sold-July 28, 1990

Following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, Norwood Trophy & Engraving Co. Inc. sold its assets to Providence-based Emblem & Badge Inc. in July 1990.

August 10, 1974August 8, 2026 georgenhs Business, Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Factory Mutual Research Corp. Pioneers Advanced Scientific Fire Research and Prevention from Norwood Headquarters-August 10, 1974

Factory Mutual Research Corp. on Route 1 in Norwood leads the nation in scientific fire research, investigating combustion toxics, high-rise safety, and home sprinkler systems for federal agencies.

The Beacon School
October 22, 1942October 15, 2026 georgenhs School Construction, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Offer Made For Beacon School-This Day in Norwood History-October 22, 1942

Offer Made For Beacon School-This Day in Norwood History-October 22, 1942

October 18, 1942October 17, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

State Guard From Norwood Take Part In War Games-This Day in Norwood History-October 18, 1942

Power Plant “Destroyed” By “Regulars” in Walpole L Company Guardsmen Protect Water Supply No paratroops “landed” in Norwood yesterday during the big war games in the First Service Command area … Continue reading State Guard From Norwood Take Part In War Games-This Day in Norwood History-October 18, 1942

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