02 Sep 1926, Thu The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts)
NORWOOD, Sept 2-More than 2500 people visited the new Norwood Hospital at the formal opening yesterday afternoon and evening.
The building committee, composed of John E. Folan, chairman; Phillips Dennett, Richard D. Northrup, Benjamin D. Rogers and Dr Arthur Hartwell, together with the trustees and the new superintendent. Miss Betty Eicke, formed the reception committee.
A member of the committee was stationed in the operating suite, kitchen, refrigerating plant, laundry, maternity room, etc, to explain the details.
The building cost $250,000, raised by public contribution. A plate In the reception hall reads: “This building is a testimonial of the self-sacrifice and generous public spirit of the people of this vicinity, whose gifts made possible its erection in the year 1926 A D. He loves God best who best loves his fellow men.”
This Day in Norwood History-May 31, 1915-Monument to Ancient Order of Hibernians Unveiled
President Nicholas Storme and Chaplain Rev Thomas J. MacCormack Speak in Norwood. (Photo: George Curtis/Norwood Historical Society) NORWOOD, May 30—Division 1, Ancient Order of Hibernians, unveiled a monument on their…
This Day in Norwood History-May 31, 1911-Graves Decorated By George K. Bird G.A.R. Post 169
With beautiful and impressive exercises the comrades of George K. Bird post 169, William Foreman commander, assisted by the J. of V., the boys’ brigade, and the W. R. C.…
This Day In Norwood History-May 31, 1947-5 Boys Confess Setting $20,000 Fire at Neponset Valley Farm
May 31, 1947-A fire which police said was set by five young boys, destroyed five cows, a large barn and adjoining milkshed of the Neponset Valley Farm at 4:30 p…
This Day in Norwood History-May 31, 1891-History of the First 25 Years of the Norwood Brass Band
Norwood Brass Band in 1909 May 31, 1891-As it is twenty-five years since the Association now known as the Norwood Brass Band was formed, it may be interesting to the…