(All articles were originally published in the Norwood Messenger unless otherwise noted)
This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1974-Norwood Fights Plan for Housing Complex at Arena Site
Norwood Arena Norwood fights plan for housing complex at arena site The sound of cheering fans at Norwood Arena has given away to a new type of roar from townspeople…
This Day in Norwood History-May 28, 1897-Rapid Growth of Norwood
This 1890’s photograph looks south on Washington Street from the top of the Universalist Church on the corner of Nahatan Street (now the United Church). On the east side of…
This Day in Norwood History-May 28, 1938-Compact Homes In Fine Location In Vernon Park
Vernon Park, a group of fine all-electric homes being built by Nelson Bouchard on Vernon Street, Norwood, is outstanding in the beauty of the location and the attractive, compact, and…
This Day in Norwood History-May 28, 1900-A Real Boom In Real Estate
Norwood’s Natural Beauties Are Alluring Home Seekers. Norwood’s Beacon Hill, 1906 (source: “Norwood: One of the most progressive towns”, Ambrose Bros.) There has never probably been a spring season when…
This Day In Norwood History-April 24, 1960-Hearth Stones Community in Norwood “Designed To Be Different”
Color Schemes Left To New Home Owners A new community of homes “designed to be different” will be formally opened today in Norwood. The Hearth Stones, developed by Alvin Slotnick…
This Day In Norwood History-February 19, 1950-Cedarcrest Development
Joseph Stiveletta, president of Tamworth Construction, announces the starting of the new section in their Cedarcrest Development in Norwood. Plans have been completed for the erection of 70 homes in…
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This Day in Norwood History-June 9, 1955-First Annual Spanish Luncehon at NHS
The first annual Spanish luncheon was recently planned, prepared, and served by Mias Ruth Johngren’s Spanish III class at the Norwood Senior High School. The custom of having a national…
This Day in Norwood History-June 9, 1946-Last Day of Kindergarten for Clara Haeger’s Class
LAST DAY AT KINDERGARTEN—These Norwood youngsters posed for their picture as they attended class for the last time this year on May 29th at the Kindergarten conducted by Clara M.…
This Day in Norwood History-June 9, 1955-First Rally Successful For Callahan Girl Scout Troop
GIRL SCOUT RALLY — Color bearers at the Girl Scout Rally held at the Callahan School. Left to right: Caroline Craft, Dianne Cronin, Denise Daley, and Joan Wallster. The rally…
This Day in Norwood History-June 9, 1941-The Sansone Sisters
Marie, 10, at the piano, and, standing, left to right, Jean, 13, and Grace, 15, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Sansone of Wilson Street, the three musical sisters have…