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Restored World War II B-17 and B-24 Bombers on Display at Norwood Airport-September 19, 1997
Restored World War II B-17 and B-24 bombers brought by the Collings Foundation go on display this weekend at Norwood Airport’s Wiggins Terminal.
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Hidden Spanish Romanesque Facade Revealed as Norwood Theatre Sheds Its “Tired-Looking” Exterior-September 19, 1994
Stripping away a 33-year-old exterior reveals the original 1927 Spanish Romanesque facade of the Norwood Theatre in an exciting downtown revitalization project.
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Dublin Day Revelers Recall Roots and Celebrate Norwood’s Historic Neighborhood-September 19, 1977
Nearly 600 former residents gather for Norwood’s first “Dublin Day” reunion, celebrating the century-old neighborhood’s rich heritage, music, and shared memories.
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Transcendental Meditation Becomes a Way of Life for Norwood Art Teacher Margot Kager-September 19, 1975
Norwood art teacher Margot Kager embraces transcendental meditation after training in Switzerland, sharing the practice locally as the area center prepares to relocate to Walpole.
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Playing At The Norwood Theatre-September 19, 1957
Playing At The Norwood Theatre-This Day In Norwood History-September 19, 1957
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VFW Would Build Again At Old Site-September 19, 1957
VFW Would Build Again At Old Site-This Day In Norwood History-September 19, 1957
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Star Market To Be Hub Of New 16-Store Shopping Center-September 19, 1957
Star Market To Be Hub Of New 16-Store Shopping Center-This Day In Norwood History-September 19, 1957
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St. Catherine’s Senior Drum Corps-September 19, 1957
THEY USE THE BEST — Top performers need top equipment, and so the St. Catherine’s Senior Corps drummers have secured ten new “Super Parade King” drums, the type used by leading corps throughout the country. Front row, left to right: Dianne Sheehan and Sheila Ruscitti, holding bass drums. Back row, left to right: Barbara Eppich,…
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From Butcher to Bomber: Major Lee’s Journey-This Day In Norwood History-September 19, 1944
Norwood’s Meat Cutter Who Became a Mission Commander Over Europe Before he was Major Lee of the Eighth Air Force, he was simply “Billy the Butcher” on Washington Street—known for his steady hands, sharp eye, and quiet humor behind the counter at Norwood’s corner meat shop. But when war came calling, William “Billy” Lee traded…
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Car Is Stolen From Broadway Auto Showroom-This Day In Norwood History-September 19, 1941
Car Is Stolen From Broadway Auto Showroom-This Day In Norwood History-September 19, 1941
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