South Norwood Photo Studio ---1 St James Avenue (now gone) John Klukas was one of two photographers who operated photo studios in South Norwood. Alexander Lapinsky had a studio around … Continue reading St James Avenue to St George Avenue
St. George’s Syrian Orthodox Church Unveils $240,000 Rebuilding Plan Before Zoning Appeals Board-August 19, 1976
St. George's Syrian Orthodox Church presented plans to demolish its 1930s brick building and construct a $240,000 Byzantine-style structure at its Atwood Avenue location in South Norwood.
Syrian Orthodox Youth Organization Celebrates Youth Month With Class Graduation-October 11, 1962
GRADUATES—Members of the graduating Class of St. George's Syrian Orthodox Church Sunday School are shown on stage at a program held in conjunction, with the observance of Orthodox Youth Month. … Continue reading Syrian Orthodox Youth Organization Celebrates Youth Month With Class Graduation-October 11, 1962
Syrian Boy Scouts-October 12, 1961
Tenderfoot Scouts at St. George's Syrian Orthodox Church were inducted into the Boy Scouts at a ceremony held last Sunday night. The scouts who were inducted into Troop 18 are … Continue reading Syrian Boy Scouts-October 12, 1961
Mrs. Esther J. Deeb Honored For Services to Norwood Church-December 6, 1956
Esther (Howard) Deeb with entertainer Danny Thomas (photo courtesy of her grandson, Robert S Johnson, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Mrs. Esther J. Deeb, Caravan correspondent in Norwood. Mass., … Continue reading Mrs. Esther J. Deeb Honored For Services to Norwood Church-December 6, 1956
Body Of Norwood War Hero Pfc. Merton Hayes Arrives Here From Europe For Final Burial-This Day in Norwood History-July 9, 1948
This Day in Norwood History-July 9, 1948-Body Of Norwood War Hero Pfc. Merton Hayes Arrives Here From Europe For Final Burial
Corporal Deeb’s Body Returned For Town Honors-October 29, 1947
Norwood's first repatriated World War II hero, Corporal Frederick T. Deeb, returned home to solemn military honors, lying in state at Memorial Hall before services at St. George's Syrian Orthodox Church and Highland Cemetery.
Syrian Pastor Here Dons Overalls To Repair Church-October 29, 1942
Facing wartime labor shortages and a rotting roof, Rev. Spiridon Dora of St. George's Syrian Orthodox Church in South Norwood built scaffolding and repaired the church dome himself.