Linda Rau Churches, Norwood's Neighborhoods, South Norwood

Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue

Tremont Street On November 5, 1954, the partially nude body of fifteen-year-old Geraldine Annesse was found in the garage of #13 Tremont Street. She had been raped and strangled. Early … Continue reading Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue

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Oolah Avenue to St. James Avenue

Oolah Avenue Named after the Abdallahs – “Oolah” is Syrian for Nicholas. Over the years, this street has been the home to waves of immigrants – Irish, Polish, Lithuanian, Italian, … Continue reading Oolah Avenue to St. James Avenue

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Now Playing In Norwood Theaters-This Day In Norwood History-October 4, 1955

Now Playing In Norwood Theaters-This Day In Norwood History-October 4, 1955

georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Modernized Southern Theater Sports Many New Features-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1941

The renovated Southern Theater is not recognizable from the Old Southern with its recent changes and with many more on the way. By comparison, the theatre previously had a seating … Continue reading Modernized Southern Theater Sports Many New Features-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1941