Welcome to the neighborhood! In June 1955, a major chapter in Norwood’s post-war suburban boom unfolded with the grand opening of Westover Estates. Designed by…
Mrs. Esther J. Deeb, Caravan correspondent in Norwood. Mass., was given a testimonial banquet Sunday evening November 4 by parishioners of St. George’s Syrian Orthodox…
Throngs of Norwood well-wishers were out Tuesday to greet Senator and Mrs. John F. Kennedy in his official visit to Norwood. Led by a police…
Norwood Dealer Eyes New U.S. Sales Record ERNEST BOCH – General Manager BOCH RAMBLER From a humble beginning in 1938 as a repair shop, Boch…
They call Norwood High’s Richie Hebner the “Ted Williams” of high school hockey because he’s so good Bay State League fans swarm to his games…
The son of Norwood’s Police Chief becomes the sixth local serviceman to lose his life in the Vietnam War.
Bruins’ goaltender Ed Johnston is sporting a new face mask today, thanks to Norwood resident Ernie Higgins, whose clientele in the net-minding ranks ranges from…
A general-alarm fire swept through Norwood Junior High School last night, threatening to destroy the four-story brick building. There were no injuries. The blaze was…
It was supposed to be another easy victory for the East last night at Boston Garden, but it took a sensational late-game spurt by Mike…
Except for its own sign out front, the Roll-Land roller skating rink along the commercial jungle known as Route 1 looks much as it did…
This Day In Norwood History-August 28, 1985-The Story of Norwood’s Eiffel Tower
NORWOOD – The racks in Kline’s basement children’s clothing section were bare. Beneath the knotty pine wall panels in the men’s department, bargain hunters strolled…
From Norwood Hospital: NORWOOD, MA – Florence Henderson surprised an elated group of Norwood Hospital patients on Saturday, October 29th with a visit to the…
From the close of the Civil War, 1865, to the incorporation of the Town of Norwood, 1872, there was a temporary slump and depression in…
SCHOOLS OF NORWOOD. New Balch Building to Open Tomorrow—Assignment of 12 New Teachers in Various Districts. NORWOOD, Sept 2—The public schools of Norwood open next…
This Day in Norwood History – September 1, 1865- South Dedham Double Murder, Suicide
From Gridiron Glory to Community Tradition — A Norwood Perspective 📜 Introduction Every Thanksgiving morning, before the turkey hits the oven, Norwood residents gather with…
Norwood Business Spotlight-Jennie’s Restaurant-This Day in Norwood History-October 29, 1946
Below you will find links to all our posts about the ongoing demolition at Norwood Hospital. Do you have photos or videos of the demolition…
George F. Willett, a Well-Known Business Man, Has Built Up in Norwood a Civic Center With a Membership of 700, Which Is Doing Much to…
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