1947 – History of The Norwood Historical Society

Norwood Historical Society In 1901 the Norwood Literary Society voted “that an effort should be made to form a Norwood Historical Society, while we people among us to tell its … Continue reading 1947 – History of The Norwood Historical Society

Did You Know? The Cost of the Tilton Carillon Bells

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Norwood’s 3 Concert Series Please All-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 2005

The lineup spans large-ensemble Sunday shows, Wednesday night Summerfest events, and historic 53-bell carillon performances from the Memorial Tower.

Town hall repairs on the way-This Day In Norwood History-June 22, 1981

Water leaks and weathering threaten a local landmark, prompting municipal leaders to search for an expert restoration architect.

Old Norwood carillon retains clarity-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1972

TEACHER AND PUPIL—Instructor Martin Gillman joins Earl Chamberlain among the bells in the tower of Norwood Town Hall where Chamberlain (left) plays the carillon. (Globe Photo by Ellis Herwig) Bells … Continue reading Old Norwood carillon retains clarity-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1972

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

Hospital Marks 30 Years of Service to Norwood Area-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1949

Edmund F. Murphy, Sture Nelson Are Elected To Board Of Trustees Incorporated in 1919, the Norwood Hospital, which now serves over 60 000 residents of Norwood and the surrounding towns, … Continue reading Hospital Marks 30 Years of Service to Norwood Area-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1949

75th Anniversary Parade Seen by 20,000 in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1947

75th Anniversary Parade Seen by 20,000 in Norwood This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1947

1947 Historical Sketch-The Norwood Business Association

At the annual town meeting on March 7, 1892, a motion was made by John C. Lane and unanimously adopted by the town: "That a standing committee be appointed to further the general interests of the town and especially to consider and devise ways and means of increasing the business done in the town, such recommendation and plans

Several Norwood People Are Included In N. E. “Who’s Who”-This Day in Norwood History-June 2, 1938

This Day in Norwood History-June 2, 1938-Several Norwood People Are Included In N. E. "Who’s Who"