The light of an old "highball lantern” has recently been thrown on the career of an almost-forgotten railroad official of Norwood, Mass, who died in 1913. He was Elias E. … Continue reading Discover of Old “Highball Lantern” Throws Light On Career Of Master Carbuilder Elias E. Pratt-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1947
Hamlin’s Service Station Been Here For 17 Years-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1947
Hamlin's Service Station, corner of Railroad avenue and Washington street, Norwood, is owned by Geoffrey W. Hamlin, who has lived in Norwood and been in business at the same location … Continue reading Hamlin’s Service Station Been Here For 17 Years-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1947
Paul Hooper Offers Skilled Plumbing and Heating Work-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1947
For all types of quality plumbing and heating work and oil burner installation, the Paul C. Hooper Co , 226 Railroad Avenue, Norwood, can guarantee the best work, materials, and … Continue reading Paul Hooper Offers Skilled Plumbing and Heating Work-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1947
Johnson and Flood, Cabinet Makers, Skilled Craftsmen-This Day in Norwood History-November 13, 1946
B. E. Johnson and C. T. Flood, of Johnson & Flood, Cabinet Makers, 228 Railroad avenue, Norwood, were stepped by the camera during a busy moment at their completely-equipped woodworking … Continue reading Johnson and Flood, Cabinet Makers, Skilled Craftsmen-This Day in Norwood History-November 13, 1946
VFW Lodges Evicted Norwood Vet, Family-This Day In Norwood History- July 10, 1946
SHELTERED IN V. F. W. DANCE HALL—Mr. and Mrs. John Famigliette put Diane, 4, and Joan, 2, to bed, while Pal, the family collie, looks on. NORWOOD, July 9 — … Continue reading VFW Lodges Evicted Norwood Vet, Family-This Day In Norwood History- July 10, 1946
Plans for Emergency Veterans Housing on Bellevue Ave Move Ahead-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1946
Town Proceeds With Preparations For Project At Bellevue Ave. Site Heads Drive- James J. Curran, well-known Norwood attorney, who has been named chairman of the Norwood 1946 Red Cross Fund … Continue reading Plans for Emergency Veterans Housing on Bellevue Ave Move Ahead-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1946
Norwood Quartet In Perilous Atlantic Crossing On Troopship-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
NEW YORK — The S. S. Kokomo Victory arrived in New York from LeHavre, France, with 1600 returning veterans, weary, seasick, and very much battered and bruised, but very happy … Continue reading Norwood Quartet In Perilous Atlantic Crossing On Troopship-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
This Day in Norwood History-October 4, 1945-Norwood Man Grows 12-Lb. Guinea Bean
When it comes to raising Guinea beans, Walter C. Wallis of 49 Railroad avenue takes his hat off to none of the local Victory gardeners. In the garden in the … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-October 4, 1945-Norwood Man Grows 12-Lb. Guinea Bean
George T. ‘Lee’s Lieutenants’ Present Governor With Commission-This Day In Norwood History-June 10, 1945
June 10, 1945-George T. 'Lee’s Lieutenants’ Present Governor With Commission
Margaret Pendergast Is Bride of Matthew F. Foley, US Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
MARRIED HERE SUNDAY — Matthew F. Foley, U S.N , and his bride, the former Margaret I. Pendergast, following their marriage Sunday afternoon at St. Catherine’s Church. (Surette Photo) Miss … Continue reading Margaret Pendergast Is Bride of Matthew F. Foley, US Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945