Tiot Had Two Post Roads: The "Old Roebuck Road” And "The Wrentham Road.” Both Were Famous Thoroughfares For Stage Coach Travel "His night is dark!We dare not start.The wind begins … Continue reading Tales of Tyot- Who’s For the Coach Tonight?
Did You Know? Chapel of St Gabriel the Archangel at Highland Cemetery
In 1903, the Day family, including Lewis and Anna Day and their son, well known photographer and art publisher Fred Holland Day, oversaw the construction of the Chapel of St … Continue reading Did You Know? Chapel of St Gabriel the Archangel at Highland Cemetery
Lemuel Dean – The First Merchant In Tyot Village
He Was Also A Notable Hunter And Collector. The Mere Mention Of "Lem” Dean’s Name Was Always Good For A Laugh In Old Days Says Win Everett 1895 Lemuel "Lem" … Continue reading Lemuel Dean – The First Merchant In Tyot Village
End of the Line For Kline’s Department Store-This Day In Norwood History-November 14, 1994
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 along the thin carpets and … Continue reading End of the Line For Kline’s Department Store-This Day In Norwood History-November 14, 1994
George Morrill Started Something When He Bought First Car Ever Sold-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972
Historic Event Related On Radio George H. Morrill 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 … Continue reading George Morrill Started Something When He Bought First Car Ever Sold-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972
Brigham’s Ice Cream Ad-This Day in Norwood History-June 10, 1964
Click on the post to see the full Brigham's Ad from this day in Norwood history, June 10, 1964
Norwood Area Residents Doubtfully Eye Planner’s Alternate Interstate 95 Route-This Day In Norwood History-May 28, 1962
Norwood Area Residents Doubtfully Eye Planner’s Alternate Interstate 95 Route
New Nahatan Drug Store Stresses Quality, Savings-This Day in Norwood History-April 12, 1962
A giant three-day grand-opening sale is now in progress at the new Nahatan Drug Store at the Star Market Shopping Center in Norwood. Low prices and high quality are the … Continue reading New Nahatan Drug Store Stresses Quality, Savings-This Day in Norwood History-April 12, 1962
“Ladies’ Day” Is New Feature At Norwood Sport Center-This Day in Norwood History-February 8, 1962
A new innovation at Norwood Sports Center is “Ladies Day" every Thursday morning. Women can now bowl all morning, as many strings as they want, and get free candlepin instructions … Continue reading “Ladies’ Day” Is New Feature At Norwood Sport Center-This Day in Norwood History-February 8, 1962