Norwood's first Kindergarten was located in this building, at 925 Washington st about 1885, conducted By Miss Gertrude Bigelow

Movement Underway Here For Public Kindergarten-This Day in Norwood History-November 7, 1946

Movement Underway Here For Public Kindergarten-This Day in Norwood History-November 7, 1946

Aeroplane Construction Explained To Wing Scouts-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1946

CONSTRUCTION OF THE AEROPLANE is explained to these Wing Scouts by Mr. Thomas D. Wildon, head of the Junior Aviation League of Boston and designer of model planes, who addressed … Continue reading Aeroplane Construction Explained To Wing Scouts-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1946

Paul Collins Is Released After 32 Months In Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1946

Paul Collins, son of Mr and Mrs. of 65 Winslow Avenue, Norwood, has received his discharge from the Navy after 32 months of service. After receiving his training at Newport. … Continue reading Paul Collins Is Released After 32 Months In Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1946

Brothers Pfc. Kenneth & Ralph Cashen Both Purple Heart Veterans, Discharged-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946

Two Norwood brothers, Pfc. Kenneth J. Cashen of the Marines, and Ralph D. Cashen of the Army, both of whom have been presented the Purple Heart for wounds received in … Continue reading Brothers Pfc. Kenneth & Ralph Cashen Both Purple Heart Veterans, Discharged-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946

Ens. Francis L. Carroll Is Assigned To Moffett Field-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946

Ens. Francis L.Carroll, 87 Prospect avènue, Norwood, has been assigned with other ensigns fresh from midshipmen training to Naval Air Transport Squadron 4 at Moffett Field, Calif., to undergo training … Continue reading Ens. Francis L. Carroll Is Assigned To Moffett Field-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946

Norwood Fire Department (Scoop McLean photo, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society)

Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945

Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945

Norwood Fire Department (Scoop McLean photo, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society)

Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945

Norwood Fire Department (Scoop McLean photo, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Ask To Be Relieved Of Chore As Of Oct. 15th Selectmen To Call In Chief For Conference Next … Continue reading Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945

Pvt. Lawrence O’Brien Is Missing In Europe-This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1945

Pvt. Lawrence O'Brien, 29. one of four brothers in the service, has been missing in action in France since January 23rd, according to a telegram received yesterday from the War … Continue reading Pvt. Lawrence O’Brien Is Missing In Europe-This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1945

Raymond Daniels Takes Navy Oath-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945

BOSTON, January 17—Raymond E. Daniels. of 162 Walpole street. Norwood, was among the scores of 17-year-old volunteers who took the Navy oath of allegiance yesterday at the Navy Recruiting Station … Continue reading Raymond Daniels Takes Navy Oath-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945

USMC Sgt. Richard P. Barrett Is Mortar Graduate-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945

CAMP LEJEUNE. N C., January 15 — Marine Platoon Sgt. Richard P. Barrett, of 257 Prospect street, Norwood, has graduated from a six-week course designed to develop and train mortar … Continue reading USMC Sgt. Richard P. Barrett Is Mortar Graduate-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945