Norwood’s Planning Board Unveils an Ambitious Vision for a “Town Beautiful” In the spring of 1923, Norwood residents were invited to look toward the future with the release of the … Continue reading Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923
Seven Norwood Men Pay $15 Each For Joke On Autoists-This Day in Norwood History-August 26, 1921
They Pull “Lost” Tire From Road Once Too Often— One Tries to Strike Woman in Aut “April first is gone and past, but Norwood's pests are caught at last." This … Continue reading Seven Norwood Men Pay $15 Each For Joke On Autoists-This Day in Norwood History-August 26, 1921
Norwood Civic Association Solving Many Social Problems-This Day In Norwood History-June 29, 1913
George F. Willett, a Well-Known Business Man, Has Built Up in Norwood a Civic Center With a Membership of 700, Which Is Doing Much to Wipe Out Class Distinction, Sometimes … Continue reading Norwood Civic Association Solving Many Social Problems-This Day In Norwood History-June 29, 1913
Norwood Civic Association is To Have a Fine Ball Field-This Day In Norwood History-May 27, 1911
The Norwood Civic Association, with a Baseball field in the rear, 1960's May 27, 1911—The Norwood Civic Association is to have one of the best baseball diamonds in Norfolk county. … Continue reading Norwood Civic Association is To Have a Fine Ball Field-This Day In Norwood History-May 27, 1911
Purifying The Neponset River-This Day in Norwood History-August 18, 1906
This Day in Norwood History- August 18, 1906-Purifying The Neponset River
Talk Of The Town-July 28, 1905
These news items were the talk of the town on July 28, 1905 Pictured: The Norwood Telephone Exchange building
Norwood Business Association Votes On Names For Norwood Square-This Day in Norwood History-February 6, 1903
Norwood's town square was once known locally as"The Hook". The name came from the iron hook that hung in front of Paul Ellis' tavern, shown here on the left. Norwood … Continue reading Norwood Business Association Votes On Names For Norwood Square-This Day in Norwood History-February 6, 1903
Miss Agnes Tobin Rescues Family From Burning Home-October 17, 1902
Miss Agnes Tobin Rescues Family From Burning Home-This Day in Norwood History-October 17, 1902
Norwood Citizens Debate a Route for Electric Trolley-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1895
SELECTMEN SIT AS JUDGES. NORWOOD. Nov 16—Village hall, which seats 600 people, was crowded by the largest and liveliest party of citizens who have been in it for many a … Continue reading Norwood Citizens Debate a Route for Electric Trolley-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1895
People of Norwood Never Better Satisfied Than at Present-This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1894
NORWOOD NOT KICKING. NORWOOD Oct 31—The revival of business upon a larger scale than ever before is unmistakable in this town. The old and extensive sheep and goat skin tanneries … Continue reading People of Norwood Never Better Satisfied Than at Present-This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1894