On Thanksgiving Day in 1938, Charles, John and Peter Santoro opened Roll-Land roller skating rink at 942 Providence Highway, close to the corner of Dean street. It was the first … Continue reading Roll Land
Skaters Break Guinness World Record in Norwood-July 14, 1977
On July 13–14, 1977, two long‑distance roller skaters — Sylvia Haffke and John LeClaire - completed one of the most remarkable athletic feats ever connected to Norwood. What began as … Continue reading Skaters Break Guinness World Record in Norwood-July 14, 1977
Roll Land Hangs On-This Day in Norwood History-September 1, 1976
Except for its own sign out front, the Roll-Land roller skating rink along the commercial jungle known as Route 1 looks much as it did years ago when it opened. … Continue reading Roll Land Hangs On-This Day in Norwood History-September 1, 1976
Skating Rink Proposal Going to Town Meeting-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1963
256 The Board of Selectmen Tuesday in a meeting with the Skating Rink Study Committee, initiated steps aimed at preparing an article for the next Special Town Meeting. It is … Continue reading Skating Rink Proposal Going to Town Meeting-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1963
Roll Land Opens New Arena Here September 14th-August 31, 1962
Roll Land Opens New Arena Here September 14th Roll Land had good news for all skating fans in New England this week when manager Charles Santoro announced that the brand-new … Continue reading Roll Land Opens New Arena Here September 14th-August 31, 1962
Roll Land Skater Place Third In Nationals-August 2, 1956
This Day In Norwood History-August 2, 1956-Third Place In Nationals
Roll-Land Champions To Skate For DAV Benefit-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1955
MISS ROLL-LAND—The honor of being chosen Miss Roll-Land for 1955 went to dainty Miss Lillian Carlson of Norwood. Two former winners of the top honor acted as judges for the … Continue reading Roll-Land Champions To Skate For DAV Benefit-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1955
Local Roll Land Skaters Take Honors At National Meet-August 4, 1955
This Day In Norwood History-August 4, 1955-Local Roll Land Skaters Take Honors At National Meet
Letter Tells How Marine Pfc. Peter Santoro Silenced Machine Gun Nest-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Letter Tells How Marine Pfc. Peter Santoro Silenced Machine Gun Nest “The guy is a legend out here.” Thus wrote a serviceman, known only as “Johnny,” in telling his sister … Continue reading Letter Tells How Marine Pfc. Peter Santoro Silenced Machine Gun Nest-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Town Recreation Program Will Get Underway Monday-This Day in Norwood History-November 16, 1944
Superintendent Releases Schedule For First Week Other Activites To Be Added As Soon As Arrangements Can Be Completed Norwood’s new town-sponsored program of recreation will start rolling next Monday, it … Continue reading Town Recreation Program Will Get Underway Monday-This Day in Norwood History-November 16, 1944