Norwood Memorial Street Corner List

1 Pleasant & E Cross St U.S. Army PFC Ralph E. Shackley 1915 1943 * 2 Pleasant & Cross St U.S. Army Sgt. Edward F Hayes 1923 1945 * 3 … Continue reading Norwood Memorial Street Corner List

1923 Planning Board Report-Existing North-South Through Streets

The existing through streets of Norwood, as shown above, were laid out in times before the construction of the steam railroads, before the large industries were established, and, of course, … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Existing North-South Through Streets

1923 Planning Board Report-Streets Near Norwood Railroad Station

In the course of the general program of the state for the abolishment of railway grade crossings, the present dangerous crossing at Railroad Avenue will be abolished. This work should … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Streets Near Norwood Railroad Station

This Day in Norwood History-November 30

17th Child Is Born To Woman, 36 A 17th child—a boy—was born to Mr. and Mrs. Geza Groh of 328 Railroad Avenue, Norwood, at the Norwood Hospital. The new addition … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-November 30

Honoring Norwood’s Veterans

Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans

Flood Revives Push For New Police StationThis Day in Norwood History-August 9, 1998

Despite previous failures, new vote likely in Norwood Dean Raymond, identification specialist with the Norwood Police Department, looked over ruins of the station’s roil call room on June 14. About … Continue reading Flood Revives Push For New Police StationThis Day in Norwood History-August 9, 1998

Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988

Thousands of motorists who drive over the Nahatan Street bridge will now be paying honor to Norwood's most decorated war hero. The bridge was dedicated Sunday with a bronze plaque … Continue reading Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988

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

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

Norwood Area Residents Doubtfully Eye Planner’s Alternate Interstate 95 Route-This Day In Norwood History-May 28, 1962

Norwood Area Residents Doubtfully Eye Planner’s Alternate Interstate 95 Route

All-American Tip Big Assist For Tom Brannelly-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962

It took a two-time All-America center named Art Chisholm of Arlington, who never played goal in his life, to make a key change in the playing style of Northeastern University … Continue reading All-American Tip Big Assist For Tom Brannelly-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962