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January 19, 1950July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Cottage Street Remains One-Way-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1950

The Board of Selectmen at Tuesday night's meeting approved Police Chief Thomas Lydon's recommendation that Cottage Street, from Washington Street to Central Street, be retained as a one-way street. A … Continue reading Cottage Street Remains One-Way-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1950

October 9, 1949September 24, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Architect’s Drawing of Washington Heights Proposal-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1949

Architect's Drawing of Washington Heights Proposal-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1949

March 5, 1949April 17, 2026 georgenhs Fire, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Fire Sweeps V. F. W. Home; 2 Hurt-This Day In Norwood History-March 5, 1949

V. F. W..COMMANDER Joseph Paduck shown with Norwood Post’s colors and other property he saved when fire wrecked headquarters this morning. NORWOOD, March 5—Two firemen were injured and several families … Continue reading Norwood Fire Sweeps V. F. W. Home; 2 Hurt-This Day In Norwood History-March 5, 1949

January 27, 1949June 4, 2026 georgenhs Town Government, Uncategorized

Ask Study Of Connecting Highway In South Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1949

Town Meeting Article To Request Committee Be Named By Moderator One possible route a connecting highway from Walpole Street to Route 1 through South Norwood would have taken. The construction … Continue reading Ask Study Of Connecting Highway In South Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1949

January 19, 1949December 29, 2023 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Quality Products At John’s Delicatessen-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1949

Mrs. William Duquette of 914 Washington street, Norwood, gets prompt service from the Manager of John's Delicatessen at the store on Washington street. (Staff Photo by Lou Cibotti) None but … Continue reading Quality Products At John’s Delicatessen-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1949

January 23, 1948December 28, 2023 georgenhs Citizens of Tomorrow, This Day In Norwood History

Citizens of Tomorrow-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1948

256 Top row (left to right) : Dorothy Sandell, five years old, of 23 Savin avenue; Charles McCarthy, aged nine, of 29 Phillips avenue, and 12-year-old Shirley Carlson of 20 … Continue reading Citizens of Tomorrow-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1948

January 22, 1948December 28, 2023 georgenhs Planning Board, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood 25 Years Ahead Of Dedham In Master Planning-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948

But Many Phases Of Shurcliff Report Never Carried Out Here The neighboring town of Dedham has received the spotlight of publicity since the appearance, four weeks ago, of an Attractive … Continue reading Norwood 25 Years Ahead Of Dedham In Master Planning-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948

January 21, 1948July 6, 2026 georgenhs Music, This Day In Norwood History

Farnham’s Music Shop Sells, Rents Musical Instruments-This Day in Norwood History-January 21, 1948

Shown holding one of the new Holton alto saxophones at Farnham's Music Shop, 861 Washington Street, Norwood, is Owner George H. Farnham, Jr. The Holton saxophone is equipped with excellent … Continue reading Farnham’s Music Shop Sells, Rents Musical Instruments-This Day in Norwood History-January 21, 1948

January 20, 1948May 15, 2024 georgenhs Citizens of Tomorrow, This Day In Norwood History

Citizens of Tomorrow-This Day in Norwood History-January 20, 1948

Top row, left to right, are Janice and Ernar Johnson, nine and four years old, of 115 Wilson Street; ten-month-old twins Danny and Denny Delaney of 32 Florence Avenue; and … Continue reading Citizens of Tomorrow-This Day in Norwood History-January 20, 1948

January 13, 1948January 4, 2024 georgenhs Citizens of Tomorrow, This Day In Norwood History

Citizens of Tomorrow-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948

Top row (left to right) : Dorothy Sandell, five years old, of 23 Savin Avenue; Charles McCarthy, aged nine, of 29 Phillips Avenue, and 12-year-old Shirley Carlson of 20 Cay … Continue reading Citizens of Tomorrow-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948

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