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Tilton Carillon Undergoes Final Tuning by British Bell Specialists and Carilloneur Martin A. Gilman-October 24, 1983
British bell founders from John Taylor & Co. and carilloneur Martin A. Gilman complete final tuning on Norwood Town Hall's historic 50-bell carillon ahead of the uptown revitalization dedication.
Old Norwood Carillon Retains Clarity-November 23, 1972
Bells rang Sunday afternoon in Norwood town square. The occasion was the dedication of a marker commemorating the town’s 100th anniversary, and the star performer was the 44-year-old carillon encased … Continue reading Old Norwood Carillon Retains Clarity-November 23, 1972
Norwood Launches Training Program to Prepare New Generation of Carillonneurs for Town Hall’s Historic Bells-October 27, 1972
Spearheaded by Walter J. Dempsey and A. Franklin Swift Jr., Norwood has selected 17 high school students to train as carillonneurs for the town hall's historic 1928 bell tower.
Dean Emeritus Returns to Play Carillon Bells-August 26, 1964
Dr. Kamiel LeFevere returns to play Norwood's municipal carillon, commemorating the bells installed in 1928 through the generosity of philanthropist Walter Tilton.
Walter F. Tilton, Norwood Banker, Philanthropist, Dies at 93-This Day in Norwood History-August 29, 1950
This Day in Norwood History- August 29, 1950-Walter F. Tilton, Norwood Banker and Philanthropist, Dies at 93
Norwood’s Bell Ringer-This Day In Norwood History-August 20, 1938
This Day In Norwood History-August 20, 1938-Norwood's Bell Ringer
Norwood Will Dedicate Memorial Building Tomorrow-November 10, 1928
Norwood Will Dedicate Memorial Building Tomorrow-This Day In Norwood History-November 10, 1928