This Day in Norwood History- September 22, 1938-First Baptist Church Steeple Blown Off by Hurricane of '38
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This Day in Norwood History-May 2, 1957-Timothy’s Restaurant Most Modern In Norfolk County
Norfolk County's most modern restaurant will be open for public inspection next Sunday when Timothy’s Restaurant will hold an open house all day at its brand new quarters at 34 … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-May 2, 1957-Timothy’s Restaurant Most Modern In Norfolk County
This Day in Norwood History-March 1, 1940-NEW LEWIS’ RESTAURANT OPENED YESTERDAY
Public Acclaims New Lewis Structure Opened yesterday for public dining service was the new Lewis Restaurant at the corner of Cottage and Central streets, Norwood. The $50,000 restaurant and grill … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-March 1, 1940-NEW LEWIS’ RESTAURANT OPENED YESTERDAY
This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1948-All Bowling Alleys Saved In $10,000 Sport Center
Quick Work By Firemen Confines Blaze To One Part Of Structure The quick action of the Norwood Fire Department was credited with preventing damage to the alleys at the Norwood … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1948-All Bowling Alleys Saved In $10,000 Sport Center
This Day In Norwood History-February 19, 1950-Cedarcrest Development
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 This Day In Norwood History-February 19, 1950-Cedarcrest Development
This Day in Norwood History-February 12, 1948-Trailerites Steven & Minnie Laraway Realize Their Dream of Ideal Existence
NORWOOD TRAILERITES — Mr. and Mrs. Steven Larasway (left) and the family cat sit in the living room of their compact little trailer home on the Providence Highway at the … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 12, 1948-Trailerites Steven & Minnie Laraway Realize Their Dream of Ideal Existence
This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1940-Lewis’ Restaurant Ultimate In Norwood Dining History
On February 20th the ultimate in Norwood’s dining history will be reached. It is the date of the opening: of the new Lewis restaurant and grill nearing completion at the … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1940-Lewis’ Restaurant Ultimate In Norwood Dining History
Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue
Tremont Street On November 5, 1954 the partially nude body of fifteen-year-old Geraldine Annesse was found the garage of #13 Tremont Street. She had been raped and strangled. Early newspaper … Continue reading Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue
Oolah Avenue to St. James Avenue
Oolah Avenue Named after the Abdallahs – “Oolah” is Syrian for Nicholas. Over the years, this street has been the home to waves immigrants – Irish, Polish, Lithuanian, Italian, Portuguese, … Continue reading Oolah Avenue to St. James Avenue