From Gridiron Glory to Community Tradition — A Norwood Perspective 📜 Introduction Every Thanksgiving morning, before the turkey hits the oven, Norwood residents gather with unmatched anticipation—not just for family … Continue reading 🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry
1941 Norwood High School Football Team Drawing
1941 Norwood High School Football Team Cartoon from the 1941 TIOT
Employees and Customers Lament Closing of Norwood RMV-This Day In Norwood History-April 12, 1991
On April 12, 1991, the usually brisk pace inside Norwood’s Registry of Motor Vehicles slowed to a crawl — not because of inefficiency, but because no one wanted the day … Continue reading Employees and Customers Lament Closing of Norwood RMV-This Day In Norwood History-April 12, 1991
NHS Track Star William Reynolds Qualifies For National Meet-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
William Reynolds (source:1964 TIOT) William Reynolds, a student at Norwood Senior High School has qualified for the A.A.U. Interscholastic Indoor Track and Field Championships to be held on Saturday, February … Continue reading NHS Track Star William Reynolds Qualifies For National Meet-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
New Owners For Lewis’ Restaurant-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
The purchase of Lewis’ Restaurant by Edward Roach and Clifford Cashen was revealed this week. Erected in 1939, the restaurant has been operated since that time by Arthur G. Lewis … Continue reading New Owners For Lewis’ Restaurant-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
Dedham, Norwood in Scoreless Tie-This Day in Norwood History-November 26, 1942
Timer’s Gun Halts Former Six Inches from Goal line Underdog Dedham High rose to the heights today and outplayed the undefeated Norwood High team in a game that ended in … Continue reading Dedham, Norwood in Scoreless Tie-This Day in Norwood History-November 26, 1942
WIn Everett’s Tales of Tyot-“THE SIX GEORGES” —PLUS JOHN AND DICK
George F Willett (Norwood Historical Society) After Living In Norwood For Eighty Years, John Gillooly Picks The Six Men Who Led In The Town's Development—Each Named "George” Eighty years ago, … Continue reading WIn Everett’s Tales of Tyot-“THE SIX GEORGES” —PLUS JOHN AND DICK
“Tales Of Tyot”
by "Tyot” (or "Tiot”) Was the Indian Name for the Territory Which Became Norwood, Massachusetts. It Meant "Place-Surrounded-by-Waters”. The following sketches, originally printed in the Norwood Messenger, embody much of … Continue reading “Tales Of Tyot”
The Indian Mortars Of Tiot-This Day in Norwood History-September 25, 1934
The Indian Mortars Of Tiot-This Day in Norwood History-September 25, 1934
The Indian Mortars Of Tiot-This Day in Norwood History-September 25, 1934
Photo showing supposed Native American "grinding holes" in the ledge near the Neponset river at Water street, 1934. (Photograph by F.P. Orchard, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Norwood ERA … Continue reading The Indian Mortars Of Tiot-This Day in Norwood History-September 25, 1934