South Norwood was a multi-ethnic neighborhood. Immigrants from Syria, Poland, Lithuania, and Italy first settled here; followed later by people from Portugal, Brazil, Egypt, and Ecuador. Like the residents of … Continue reading The Ethnic Groups that Called South Norwood Home
Downtown Norwood In 1875
"One Pedestrian on the sidewalk on the right is the only person to be seen on the main street of Norwood in 1875. This was only three years after the … Continue reading Downtown Norwood In 1875
$12 A Week Feeds A Family Of Four-February 10, 1943
1943 Ad for A&P Supermarkets In spite of present high food prices, a family of four may obtain their nutritional needs on $12 a week. This requires, of course, careful … Continue reading $12 A Week Feeds A Family Of Four-February 10, 1943
Decades-old Badge Gifted Back to Norwood Police Department-August 1, 2016
Decades after his service concluded, the family of former Norwood patrolman Dick Murphy returned his vintage "triple-one" badge to the Norwood Police Department.
John Macchi Retires From Furniture Business Here-July 28, 1965
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
Debonnaires Turn To Residents For Aid In Fund Campaign-July 29, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1965-Debonnaires Turn To Residents For Aid In Fund Campaign
Norwood Is Host To Crew Of Norse Sailing Vessel-July 28, 1964
This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1964-Norwood Is Host To Crew Of Norse Sailing Vessel
Norwood Fire Destroys Auto Parts Building, Former Village Hall-April 15, 1964
NORWOOD — A general alarm fire destroyed an auto parts building and an adjoining vacant structure at Nahatan st. and Broadway, just off the business district, at 10:30 Tuesday night. … Continue reading Norwood Fire Destroys Auto Parts Building, Former Village Hall-April 15, 1964
Death Knell Sounded For Old Village Hall-This Day in Norwood History-July 18, 1963
This Day in Norwood History-July 18, 1963-Death Knell Sounded For Old Village Hall
Norwood Hospital Coffee Shop Opens-October 18, 1962
COFFEE SHOP OPENS—Operated by the Norwood Hospital's Women's Aid, the Coffee Shop was officially opened on Monday in the hospital's new West Wing. The shop will be open Monday through … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Coffee Shop Opens-October 18, 1962