Veterans housing was built on Veterans Road next to HIghland Cemetery for WWII veterans and their families. It was replaced in 1953 by the Washington Heights development. (Courtesy Hansen and … Continue reading First of G.I. Homes Ready-This Day in Norwood History-August 20, 1946
Norwood To Erect World War Veterans Memorial-This Day In Norwood History-December 15, 1920
The committee appointed to bring in recommendations for a suitable memorial for the soldiers and sailors of the World War reported at the special town meeting in Everett Hall last … Continue reading Norwood To Erect World War Veterans Memorial-This Day In Norwood History-December 15, 1920
Great Home‑Coming Planned for Norwood’s World War I Heroes-This Day In Norwood History-April 16, 1919
Norwood’s long‑awaited celebration for its returning soldiers and sailors began to take shape on the evening of April 16, 1919, when the executive committee of the town’s Home‑Coming Celebration convened … Continue reading Great Home‑Coming Planned for Norwood’s World War I Heroes-This Day In Norwood History-April 16, 1919
First Norwood Soldier Loses Life In War (WWI)-This Day in Norwood History-August 26, 1918
Pvt. Bert Birger Windahl (colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) The first soldier from Norwood to be killed in France or to lose his life in this war is Bert B. Windahl, … Continue reading First Norwood Soldier Loses Life In War (WWI)-This Day in Norwood History-August 26, 1918