John Macchi, founder of Macchi Bros. Furniture & Appliance Co. one of the oldest appliance and furniture stores in Norwood and vicinity, has announced his retirement from the furniture business. … Continue reading John Macchi Retires From Furniture Business Here-July 28, 1965
Mark 44th Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
SIGNS PROCLAMATION — Town Manager Waiter Blasenak has signed a proclamation designating Friday, February 16, as Lithuanian Independence Day in Norwood. Present to witness the signing as members of the … Continue reading Mark 44th Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
New Quarters For Italian Social Club-This Day in Norwood History-May 11, 1961
The Norwood Italian Social Club has officially moved into its newly renovated home at 1199 Washington Street, marking an important milestone for one of the town’s most active social organizations. … Continue reading New Quarters For Italian Social Club-This Day in Norwood History-May 11, 1961
Nicholas Abdallah, “Mayor of South Norwood”, Dies in Norwood-May 3, 1961
In this staged 1942 photograph, Nicholas Abdallah, proprietor of South End Hardware, moves his team and wagon along Washington Street, past his own storefront and that of the Press Café. … Continue reading Nicholas Abdallah, “Mayor of South Norwood”, Dies in Norwood-May 3, 1961
They Like Trains-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
Joseph Trudeau set up his Lionel electric train In his bicycle shop on Washington street South Norwood, and let the children of the neighborhood take turns running set. The group … Continue reading They Like Trains-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
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
Norwood Park-July 7, 1955
Martin Cerel was the man behind Norwood Park, a housing development built at the base of Morse Hill in South Norwood at Alandale Parkway. Dozens of ads were run throughout … Continue reading Norwood Park-July 7, 1955
Geraldine Annese, 15, Found Murdered in South Norwood Garage-November 5, 1954
The brutal murder of 15-year-old Norwood high school student Geraldine Annese stuns the community in November 1954, prompting intense police scrutiny and exposing neighborhood safety concerns.
Red Scare Hits Norwood-May 9, 1953
Librarian Resigns Amid Philbrick’s Communist Allegations NORWOOD, MA — The fervor of the Senate’s anti-Communist crusade struck home yesterday as Mrs. Mary Knowles, head of the South Norwood branch of … Continue reading Red Scare Hits Norwood-May 9, 1953
The “Mad Dog” Trail: FBI Cracks the Norwood Bank Heist-May 8, 1952
The long shadow of the Brink’s Armored Car Robbery continues to loom over New England, but tonight, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has struck a significant blow against the web … Continue reading The “Mad Dog” Trail: FBI Cracks the Norwood Bank Heist-May 8, 1952