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