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
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
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.
Lady Bicyclists-This Day in Norwood History-June 5, 1892
The debate over women and the bicycle — that great symbol of modern freedom — reached Norwood in a particularly vivid way one evening when a small procession of riders … Continue reading Lady Bicyclists-This Day in Norwood History-June 5, 1892