“We’ll be happy to serve you,” says Charles T Flood of the firm of Johnson and Flood, cabinet makers, as he answers the various questions of a prospective customer. The progressive Norwood firm, owned and operated by Berger E. Johnson and Charles Flood, is located at 228 Railroad Avenue, and specializes in the building and finishing of all types of custom-made furniture (Photo by Lou Cibotti)

In their spacious, well-equipped workshop, located at 228 Railroad avenue, Norwood, Berger E. Johnson and Charles T. Flood, Cabinet Makers, can build to a customer’s specifications just about any piece of furniture.

Highly skilled in their trade, Johnson and Flood are well known for. their repair and reproduction of antique furniture and for their excellent workmanship in the building and finishing of book cases, record cabinets, Hollywood style beds, breakfast-nook tables and benches.

The firm of Johnson and Flood, was established a little over a year ago and can boast a long list of satisfied customers in Norwood, Walpole, Medfield, Wellesley, Brookline and Boston.

Wood furnishings make for added beauty and convenience in the modern home. For the best of craftsmanship, made to order, you have only to telephone NORwood 1690 or drop in at the workshop any day, Monday through Friday between 8 and 5, where Johnson and Flood will be pleased to serve you.

THIS DAY IN NORWOOD HISTORY

Norwood Scrapbook-August 3

Norwood Scrapbook-August 3

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A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.

Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980

Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980

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A zoning board hearing for the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 was continued to August 19 as developers Bronson & Hutensky worked to finalize safe traffic access through Park Place Industrial Park.

Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984

Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984

georgenhs Jul 26, 2026 4 min read

Susan Andrews became the first person arrested in Norwood for failing to return overdue books to the Morrill Memorial Library.

Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973

Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973

georgenhs Jul 26, 2026 3 min read

The Norwood appeals board postponed a decision on developer Frank R. Simoni’s proposed 97-acre golf course near Access Road, requesting a certified site plan.

In Memoriam: Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr. (1947 – July 25, 2026)

In Memoriam: Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr. (1947 – July 25, 2026)

georgenhs Jul 25, 2026 3 min read

Opening Tribute The Norwood community joins the Hughes family in mourning the unexpected passing of Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr. on July 25, 2026, at the age of 79. For … Continue reading In Memoriam: Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr.…


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