Tennis at Town Hall? The building we know as Town Hall was originally the Eldridge Gymnasium, built in 1892. Located…
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Aug 3
When the railroad was constructed in 1870, several crossings had to be built in Norfolk: two over Litchfield Road, one…
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Jul 1
This familiar building with a handsome touring car parked in front was Dodd’s Garage. The son of an Irish immigrant…
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Jun 10
Imagine fishing in late 19th century Norfolk. Although we donít know exactly where this photograph was taken, the shallow pond…
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May 1
Spring piglets? Although we don’t know the time of year this photograph was taken, the litter of piglets asleep near…
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Mar 31
From Mother Goose to Ogden Nash, March winds have been the poet’s muse. In the familiar nursery rhyme, they bring…
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Feb 27
With the Norfolk Curling Club back in full swing, or sweep, have a look at the earliest days of curling…
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Feb 1
Holiday greetings from farm country in the early 1890’s. Photographer Marie Kendall set up this enchanting tableau in the back…
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Dec 4
Dr. Richard Barstow practiced medicine for fifty years in Norfolk, opening his office overlooking the village green in 1936. Active…
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Nov 7
With a new firehouse proposed for Norfolk, here’s a look back at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Shepard Road firehouse…
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Sep 28