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
New Look For An Old Norwood Landmark-This Day in Norwood History-July 31, 2014
This Day in Norwood History-July 31, 2014-New look for an old Norwood landmark
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
Sparks Discount Store in Norwood Scheduled for Opening Next Month-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
"SPARKIE", the symbol of the Sparks Department Store, opening soon in the former Nortronics on Route 1 at Neponset street, Norwood, is displayed here by Albert Sparks left) and George … Continue reading Sparks Discount Store in Norwood Scheduled for Opening Next Month-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
Boch Business A Family Affair-This Day In Norwood History-February 16, 1958
ERNEST BOCH Vice President BOCH RAMBLER CO. Boch Rambler of Norwood, on Route 1 four miles south of Route 128, will have a full line of Rambler cars on display … Continue reading Boch Business A Family Affair-This Day In Norwood History-February 16, 1958
East Cross St Overpass Opened-This Day In Norwood History-September 12, 1957
East Cross St Overpass Opened-This Day In Norwood History-September 12, 1957
Cloverleaf To Relieve East, West Traffic At Nahatan St and Route 1-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1957
Work is continuing on the long-awaited Cloverleaf at' Route 1 and Nahatan St., Norwood, and workmen have now constructed several stanchions that will support the huge “elevated circle.” When work … Continue reading Cloverleaf To Relieve East, West Traffic At Nahatan St and Route 1-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1957
Cedarcrest Housing Development-This Day In Norwood History-February 19, 1950
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 Cedarcrest Housing Development-This Day In Norwood History-February 19, 1950
Bronco Bill Schindler At Norwood Arena Monday-This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948
This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948-Bronco Bill Schindler At Norwood Arena Monday