The Norwood Veterans Monument Committee is holding a dedication ceremony for the monument today at noon. The theme of the 20-foot high “Protectors of the American Way” monument depicts our military guarding the American family. The monument will be unveiled on the comer of Washington and Nahatan streets, across from the Norwood Town Hall.
This Day In Norwood History-May 30, 1922-Ora Holman, 91, Helped Hunt Down John Wilkes Booth
May 30, 1922-Ora Holman, 183 Walpole st, is the oldest Civil War veteran, having passed his 91st birthday. He enlisted…
This Day In Norwood History-May 15, 1911- Reunion of Five Wellington Brothers, All Civil War Veterans
Reunion at Theodore Wellington’s, Norwood—Another Brother, Also a Veteran, Dead. FIVE WELLINGTON BROTHERS.Back Row, Left to Right—George Fred Wellington, Theodore…
This Day In Norwood History-May 15, 1911- Reunion of Five Wellington Brothers, All Civil War Veterans
Reunion at Theodore Wellington’s, Norwood—Another Brother, Also a Veteran, Dead. FIVE WELLINGTON BROTHERS.Back Row, Left to Right—George Fred Wellington, Theodore…
Roll of Honor
OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan…
This Day in Norwood History-May 9, 1943-Huge Parade Precedes Honor Roll Unveiling Ceremony
25,000 Jam Town Square In Honor Of Servicemen 1400 Plaques Distributed Huge Parade Precedes Unveiling Ceremonies; Governor Saltonstall Calls For…
This Day In Norwood History-June 30, 1950-Ellis Gardens
This ad for Ellis Gardens ran on June 30th, 1950. OWN YOUR OWN HOME THE MOST SENSATIONAL OFFER IN THE…