This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968-Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action

Lance Corporal Richard Murphy (Photo Courtesy of Brian Murphy) Police Chief James M. Murphy was notified Wednesday that his son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 20, was killed Saturday at … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968-Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action

This Day In Norwood History-June 10, 1945-George T. ‘Lee’s Lieutenants’ Present Governor With Commission

June 10, 1945-George T. 'Lee’s Lieutenants’ Present Governor With Commission

This Day In Norwood History-May 26, 1926-DREAM COMES TRUE AT LAST IN NORWOOD’S MEMORIAL

NORWOOD'S MEMORIAL MUNICIPAL BUILDING AS IT WILL LOOK WHEN COMPLETED May 26, 1926—The dream of a good many years was realized Monday evening in Everett Hall at the special town … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-May 26, 1926-DREAM COMES TRUE AT LAST IN NORWOOD’S MEMORIAL

This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013-Ray Martin; Norwood star pitched to Ruth, played for Boston Braves

Ray Martin. Seven teams pursued the prospect. The Red Sox even sent a scout to Ray Martin’s Norwood High School prom, In 1943, Norwood High School senior Ray Martin pitched … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013-Ray Martin; Norwood star pitched to Ruth, played for Boston Braves

This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1946-Plans for Emergency Veterans Housing on Bellevue Ave Move Ahead

Town Proceeds With Preparations For Project At Bellevue Ave. Site Heads Drive- James J. Curran, well-known Norwood attorney, who has been named chairman of the Norwood 1946 Red Cross Fund … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1946-Plans for Emergency Veterans Housing on Bellevue Ave Move Ahead

This Day In Norwood History- February 13, 1942-For 306 Years Norwood Has Backed-Up Her 1351 Fighting Sons!

1636 to 1774 Norwood Sent 64 MEN to the Colonial Wars 1775 to 1783 Norwood Sent 119 MEN to the Revolution 1812 to 1814 Norwood Sent 1 MAN to the … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History- February 13, 1942-For 306 Years Norwood Has Backed-Up Her 1351 Fighting Sons!

The Tanneyhill & Diggs Families of Norwood

Using photos donated or loaned to the Society’s Archives and published records, here is the storyof the Tanneyhill & Diggs families, prominent Black families both in Norwood and beyond.

Lebanese-Syrian

            Syrians had been arriving in Massachusetts since the late 1880s. Many came from what is today, the countries of Lebanon and Syria, and these immigrants were mostly Christian. Traditionally, … Continue reading Lebanese-Syrian

This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1947-Cafe Venice Is Popular Italian Food Restaurant

The Cafe Venice, Inc, above, 1084-1088 Washington Street, South Norwood, is a popular local eating and drinking spot. The Cafe Venice specializes in pizza, hot cut of the oven; spaghetti … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1947-Cafe Venice Is Popular Italian Food Restaurant

Cedar Street: A New Neighborhood is Established

View looking down Cedar Street today. (photo LLKearney) In 1888, George Winslow & George Peterson laid out Cedar Street, Quincy Avenue, and the lower portion of Savin Avenue, creating 38 … Continue reading Cedar Street: A New Neighborhood is Established