In this famous 1934 photo, patrons bid farewell to the 18th Amendment that legalized Prohibition and which was repealed by the 21st Amendment on Dec. 5, 1933. Imagno—Getty Images Tue, Sep … Continue reading Norwood Selectmen Propose Liquor Laws-This Day in Norwood History-September 4, 1934
Norwood—The Public Spirited-This Day in Norwood History-August 4, 1934
04 Aug 1934, Sat The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) If you stand by the vast central common of Norwood, and look at the quasi-ecclesiastical building, near-Gothic, and forming the base … Continue reading Norwood—The Public Spirited-This Day in Norwood History-August 4, 1934
Mulvehill Takes Over Duties as Postmaster-This Day In Norwood History- July 16, 1934
MULVEHILL ON JOB AT NORWOOD Takes Over His Duties as Postmaster NORWOOD. July 16—Thomas B. Mulvehill of 23 Cottage st took over duties as Postmaster this morning, in ceremonies at … Continue reading Mulvehill Takes Over Duties as Postmaster-This Day In Norwood History- July 16, 1934
Many Bequests In Will of F Holland Day-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1933
Dedham Society and Servants Among Legatees Fred Holland Day The will of Fred Holland Day, last of a well-known old family of this town, who died on Nov 2, has … Continue reading Many Bequests In Will of F Holland Day-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1933
Yearn For Congestion On Old U. S. Route 1-This Day In Norwood History-July 18, 1933
Merchants of Six Towns Learn That Diverted Traffic Takes Business Away There was a time, not so long ago, when the main highway through this section to Boston and Providence … Continue reading Yearn For Congestion On Old U. S. Route 1-This Day In Norwood History-July 18, 1933
Federal Raids Made In Norwood, Dedham-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 1933
1023 Washington St in Norwood. Federal agents made two successful raids in Norwood and one in Dedham late yesterday afternoon. The agents arrested one man, summoned two others, and confiscated … Continue reading Federal Raids Made In Norwood, Dedham-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 1933
George. H. Morrill of Morrill Ink Co. Dead-This Day In Norwood History-December 13, 1932
He Was President of Ink Company Until 1929 George Henry Morrill 1829-1909 Dec 13, 1932—George H. Morrill, for many years president and director of the George H. Morrill Company, manufacturers … Continue reading George. H. Morrill of Morrill Ink Co. Dead-This Day In Norwood History-December 13, 1932
Two Post Office Sites Discussed-This Day in Norwood History-September 25, 1931
Norwood's Post Office was eventually built on the site of the Everett Street lot. FOLK AT NORWOOD DISCUSS NEW SITE FOR POSTOFFICE More than 750 citizens met in the Junior … Continue reading Two Post Office Sites Discussed-This Day in Norwood History-September 25, 1931
W. Cameron Forbes Hosts World Famous Aviator Charles A. Lindberg-This Day in Norwood History- August 11, 1931
HOST TO LINDBERGHS LOVER OF OUTDOORSAmbassador Forbes, Norwood Man, Is Polo Player —On Ocean Trip Ran Mile Around Deck Nightly W. CAMERON FORBES United States Ambassador to Japan WASHINGTON, Aug … Continue reading W. Cameron Forbes Hosts World Famous Aviator Charles A. Lindberg-This Day in Norwood History- August 11, 1931
Blaze In Norwood Barn Blamed On Busy Firebug-This Day In Norwood History-June 8, 1931
Fire flames background Again tonight, for the seventh time in two months, the hand of the mysterious fire-bug fell upon a vacant barn in this town, causing a fire that … Continue reading Blaze In Norwood Barn Blamed On Busy Firebug-This Day In Norwood History-June 8, 1931