1876 Map of Norwood
Conrad’s Opens in Historic Former Theater Building-April 7, 2002
The Guild Theatre, now Conrad's Restaurant, was designed by Harry J. Korslund. Conrad’s, located at 728 Washington Street, brought new life to one of Norwood’s most recognizable downtown buildings when … Continue reading Conrad’s Opens in Historic Former Theater Building-April 7, 2002
Kline’s Department Store Shutting Its Doors in Downtown Norwood-November 6, 1994
Downtown Norwood loses its primary Washington Street retail anchor as Kline's Department Store begins liquidation, leaving 30 employees displaced and local officials working to preserve commercial vitality.
Downtown Norwood Anchor Kline’s Department Store Faces Imminent Closure by Year’s End Without a Buyer-October 26, 1994
Kline's Department Store, a 20-year downtown Norwood anchor employing 30 workers, faces closure by the end of 1994 unless a buyer emerges for the 26-store chain.
Norwood Hospital Cuts 84 Staff Jobs-This Day in Norwood History-May 1, 1994
On May 1, 1994, the community of Norwood awoke to sobering news: Norwood Hospital—long one of the region’s most stable employers—announced the elimination of 84 staff positions, a 10‑percent reduction … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Cuts 84 Staff Jobs-This Day in Norwood History-May 1, 1994
Town Manager John Carroll Hopes Sale of Historic Belgium Block Stones Proves a Good Idea-November 2, 1983
Uncovered during Washington Street's $1.9 million uptown renewal, 50,000 historic Belgium block paving stones will be auctioned to residents by sealed bid.
Norwood Center Undergoes $2 Million Downtown Revitalization to Counter Suburban Mall Competition-October 31, 1983
Supported by $2 million in federal funding and a Chamber of Commerce storefront initiative, Norwood Center is undergoing streetscape upgrades and storefront modernizations along Washington Street.
Police-Fire Substation Proposed for Old South Norwood Theater Site-November 6, 1972
Led by Selectman William F. Butters, Norwood officials are moving to demolish the former South Norwood theater on Washington Street to construct a new public safety substation.
Burglars Cut Through Town Hall Safes and Steal Over $13,000 in Norwood Treasurer’s Office-October 27, 1969
Burglars entered Norwood Town Hall via Memorial Hall window glass, slicing through three steel safes to steal $13,000 in cash while discarding $50,000 in checks.
Peter Fisher & Son-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1948
For more than sixty years, Peter Fisher & Son of Washington Street supplied Norwood with expertly grown roses and floral designs. Their greenhouses, craftsmanship, and family dedication became a cornerstone of the town’s floral history.