For the protection of the children who like coasting, many of the Norwood streets have been closed. This group is gathered around the "Street Closed" sign at Walpole and Bond … Continue reading Closed For Coasting-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1957
Grade Schools To Be Closed During Storm Emergency-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 1948
Ordered Shut Down Until Further Notice To Keep Pupils Off Streets The cancellation of school sessions for elementary grade students until further notice was ordered at the organization meeting of … Continue reading Grade Schools To Be Closed During Storm Emergency-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 1948
“Girl Newsboy” Lennie Dixon Always On Job-This Day in Norwood History-February 16, 1945
Lennie Dixon Miss Lennie Dixon is doing her part to solve the “boy-power" shortage in Norwood by delivering papers for Jack Welch. Starting rather young, Lennie is proving that she … Continue reading “Girl Newsboy” Lennie Dixon Always On Job-This Day in Norwood History-February 16, 1945
No Fix Ruling On Parking In Effect-This Day in Norwood History-February 16, 1945
Effective last night, the Norwood Police is enforcing the law against all-night parking of automobiles on the streets of the town. The action instructing the police to start the use … Continue reading No Fix Ruling On Parking In Effect-This Day in Norwood History-February 16, 1945
Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Vintage ice skate in the collection at the Norwood Historical Society By WIN EVERETT This yarn is not Written for the youth of today. It is dedicated to the kids … Continue reading Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Proud Of Their Handiwork-This Day in Norwood History-January 14, 1944
— This snowman was fashioned by these youngsters outside their home on Howard Street last Friday as the storm canceled all sessions of the Norwood schools and gave the children … Continue reading Proud Of Their Handiwork-This Day in Norwood History-January 14, 1944
Skidding Autos, Coasting Injury Keep Police Busy-This Day In Norwood History-December 14, 1942
LABOR SHORTAGE SLOWS SNOW CLEARANCE Norwood Police Aid Family Of Eleven Escape In Dedham Fire Sub-freezing weather accompanied winter's first onslaught In Norwood that left four inches of snow and … Continue reading Skidding Autos, Coasting Injury Keep Police Busy-This Day In Norwood History-December 14, 1942
For 306 Years Norwood Has Backed-Up Her 1351 Fighting Sons!-This Day In Norwood History- February 13, 1942
1636 to 1774 Norwood Sent 64 MEN to the Colonial Wars 1775 to 1783 Norwood Sent 119 MEN to the Revolution 1812 to 1814 Norwood Sent 1 MAN to the … Continue reading For 306 Years Norwood Has Backed-Up Her 1351 Fighting Sons!-This Day In Norwood History- February 13, 1942
Murphy Block Prey of Bad Blaze-This Day In Norwood History-February 7, 1916
$16,000 FIRE IN NORWOOD Help Summoned From Dedham — Company Makes Record Run. Wife of Proprietor Gets Out Safely. This is the Murphy Block in 2020. NORWOOD, Feb 6 — … Continue reading Murphy Block Prey of Bad Blaze-This Day In Norwood History-February 7, 1916