If you’ve ever seen the movie “A Christmas Story”, which has been televised on TNT and TBS on 24-hour rotation on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day since 1997, or if you have visited Walt Disney World’s “Carousel of Progress” in Florida’s Magic Kingdom, you have heard the voice of Jean Shepherd, who narrated both the film and the ride.
A Christmas Story” was loosely based on a book he had written about his childhood in Hammond, Indiana, but Shepherd’s main gig was on the radio.
Back in 1972, “Shep”, as he was known, appeared on WGBH-FM in Boston and recounted the story of the historic first automobile purchase made by Norwood’s own George H Morrill.
Winter Street (Walpole St to Lothrop Rich Park)
First Congregational Church. Originally was the site of the impressive house of Edmund Shattuck and his wife Emma Morrill Shattuck who was the daughter of Morrill Ink Works owner George … Continue reading Winter Street (Walpole St to Lothrop Rich…
Dean Street to Oolah Avenue
Temple Shaare Tefilah – 935 Washington Street Although this building is located about a quarter of a mile north of Dean Street, it was an important place for many of … Continue reading Dean Street to Oolah Avenue
Development of the Christian Hill Area
The Christian Hill neighborhood is hemmed in by Nichols Street to the North, Cottage Street to the East, Winter Street to the West and Walpole/Washington Streets to the South. In … Continue reading Development of the Christian Hill Area
George Morrill- Horseless Carriage on Display
The First Privately Purchased Automobile In The World HORSELESS CARRIAGE. Norwood, Apr, 14.- Sometime next month the first horseless carriage in this region will probably make Its appearance at the … Continue reading George Morrill- Horseless Carriage on Display
George Morrill Started Something When He Bought First Car Ever Sold-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972
Historic Event Related On Radio Local late-nite-radio freaks who happened to spin their dials to WGBH-FM, sister station to Boston’s public TV Channel 2, around midnight last Tuesday, got a … Continue reading George Morrill Started Something When He Bought…
2025 This Day In Norwood History: Industry & Workplaces Wrapped
A year of factories, shop floors, printing presses, ice cream plants, car lots, tanneries, department stores, and every workplace that helped build Norwood’s identity. Norwood’s history has always been written … Continue reading 2025 This Day In Norwood History: Industry…
2025 This Day In Norwood History: Crime & Mystery Wrapped
Some stories rise to the top because they’re gripping. Others because they’re tragic. And some because they leave behind questions that echo for decades. In 2025, Norwood readers returned again … Continue reading 2025 This Day In Norwood History: Crime…
2025 This Day In Norwood History: Community Traditions Wrapped
A year of parades, pageants, celebrations, and the rituals that bind Norwood together. If 2025 had a theme, it was togetherness. Readers gravitated toward stories that captured Norwood’s shared traditions … Continue reading 2025 This Day In Norwood History: Community…
2025 This Day In Norwood History: Fires, Disasters & Resilience Wrapped
A year defined by the moments that tested Norwood — and the strength that carried it forward. Some stories rise to the top not because they’re easy to read, but … Continue reading 2025 This Day In Norwood History: Fires,…
2025 This Day In Norwood History: Landmarks & Lost Places Wrapped
A year of remembering the buildings, streetscapes, and gathering places that shaped Norwood — and the ones we’ve lost along the way. Some years are defined by people. Others by … Continue reading 2025 This Day In Norwood History: Landmarks…