This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1955-Norwood Park

Norwood Park-at-Norwood Attracts Hundreds of People “The new model home, opened recently at Norwood Park-at-Norwood, is attracting hundreds of people to the area,” Martin Cerel, Natick realtor, reports. “Many of … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1955-Norwood Park

This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961-Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony To Open Sears New Sears Store Wednesday

Sears, Roebuck and Co.'» now Norwood store will be opened in brief ribbon-cutting ceremonies next Wednesday morning. Company officials will be (joined by Town Manager Walter Blasenak and other governmental … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961-Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony To Open Sears New Sears Store Wednesday

This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946-Westover Proposed As Home For United Nations HQ

Original 1945 United Nations Logo Possible That Delegates Will Be Taken Here In Inspection Tour Norwood has been included as one of the areas which might have a chance of … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946-Westover Proposed As Home For United Nations HQ

This Day In Norwood History-January 3, 1929-MASSACHUSETTS’ NEW EXECUTIVE MANSION—THE ALLEN HOME AT NORWOOD

ALLENS WILL REMAIN AT NORWOOD WHERE BABY, FRANK JR, MAY THRIVE New Governor’s Son Has Elephants and Elephants And Mrs Allen Laughingly Wonders Why Oakview, home to Massachusetts Governor Frank … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-January 3, 1929-MASSACHUSETTS’ NEW EXECUTIVE MANSION—THE ALLEN HOME AT NORWOOD

This Day In Norwood History-December 31, 1962-Norwood Plans $573,000 Center For Public Safety

The Norwood Public Safety building when completed in 1964. NORWOOD — A proposed $573,000 public safety center, to house the fire and police departments and a Civil Defense communication headquarters, … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-December 31, 1962-Norwood Plans $573,000 Center For Public Safety

This Day in Norwood History-December 10, 1942-Santa Salutes the Merchants of Norwood

Santa Salutes the Merchants of Norwood The merchants of Norwood, deciding to convince their customers of the absolute necessity of doing their Christmas shopping early this year, put their thinking … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-December 10, 1942-Santa Salutes the Merchants of Norwood

This Day in Norwood History-November 22, 1944-Shop Norwood

Christmas merchandise for holiday giving has made its appearance in Norwood stores and displays offer a wide variety of gift selections. With the mailing of overseas Christmas gifts out of … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-November 22, 1944-Shop Norwood

This Day In Norwood History-November 14, 1994-End of the Line For Kline’s Department Store

NORWOOD - The racks in Kline’s basement children’s clothing section were bare. Beneath the knotty pine wall panels in the men’s department, bargain hunters strolled along the thin carpets and … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-November 14, 1994-End of the Line For Kline’s Department Store

This Day in Norwood History- September 26, 1955-A&P Supermarket In Norwood Plans Opening Wednesday

An ultra-modern A. & P. supermarket on Route 1, Norwood, featuring all of the latest self-service shopping conveniences, will have its grand opening Wednesday. Opening day through Saturday will see … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History- September 26, 1955-A&P Supermarket In Norwood Plans Opening Wednesday

This Day in Norwood History- September 13, 1951- Gunmen Grab $12,000 in Bank Robbery

NORWOOD HOLDUP SCENE AND VICTIM Two hooded men entered Norwood Bank & Banking Company by the front door (1) and escaped with $12,790. One of the robbers leaped over the … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History- September 13, 1951- Gunmen Grab $12,000 in Bank Robbery