Norwood’s Old West – Grand Ball and 1st Pioneer Day

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Local historian and author Howard Greager talks about the Norwood Grand Ball of 1891 and the very first Pioneer Day celebration (which is still going strong to this day!).

Presented by the Wright’s Mesa Historical Society and the Norwood Chamber of Commerce. http://www.norwoodcolorado.com
Hosted by Howard Greager http://www.greagerbooks.com

Video produced by Standing Sun Productions http://www.standingsun.com
Music by Digital Juice

Norwood’s Old West – History of Norwood Part 2

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Local historian and author Howard Greager continues his tale of the early days of Norwood, Colorado. In this video, he talks about the first schoolhouses in Norwood, and some early town ordinances.

Presented by the Wright’s Mesa Historical Society and the Norwood Chamber of Commerce. http://www.norwoodcolorado.com
Hosted by Howard Greager. http://www.greagerbooks.com

Video produced by Standing Sun Productions. http://www.standingsun.com
Music by Digital Juice

Norwood’s Old West – History of Norwood Part 1

In this episode, author/historian Howard Greager recounts some of Norwood’s earliest history!

Shootout Near Norwood – Norwood’s Old West

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Local historian and author Howard Greager tells about a shootout that happened outside Norwood, Colorado back in the early 1900′s.

Norwood’s Old West – The McCarty Gang

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Howard Greager, Norwood historian and author, continues the story of Butch Cassidy’s accomplice Tom McCarty as he and his brother and nephew attempt to rob the Merchant’s Bank in Delta.