Ora Holman Ora Holman, who died last evening at his home, 183 Walpole St. was a Boston fireman in the days when Boston depended on a volunteer Fire Department. At … Continue reading Ora Holman, Oldest Man in Norwood, Civil War Soldier, Dies-This Day In Norwood History-July 22, 1923
Norwood Board Considers Opening New Roadways-This Day In Norwood History-December 8, 1920
A 1920's Model T Ford NORWOOD, Dec 8—Action was taken at the meeting of the ‘Norwood Board of Trade last night, asking for the appointment of a committee to investigate … Continue reading Norwood Board Considers Opening New Roadways-This Day In Norwood History-December 8, 1920
Norwood’s Rev. Pingree Drowns Trying To Rescue Girls-This Day In Norwood History- July 19, 1915
This Day In Norwood History- July 19, 1915-Norwood's Rev Pingree, Helen Perkins, Drown
Norwood Maintains Low Death Rate-This Day In Norwood History-January 12, 1914
HAS A LOW DEATH RATE. Norwood Maintains Its Reputation as Healthy Town, With Less Than Nine to the 1000. NORWOOD, Jan 12—The Norwood Board of Health reports that there were … Continue reading Norwood Maintains Low Death Rate-This Day In Norwood History-January 12, 1914
“Old Tavern”, Norwood House Relocated-This Day in Norwood History- August 30, 1913
Paul Ellis' tavern, situated on the Norfolk and Bristol Turnpike between Boston to Providence (now Washington st), brought stagecoach passengers and their drivers to his door and tap room regularly. A large hook on a post in front of the tavern allowed drivers to throw their reigns over easily when they arrived and also became an easy place to hang mail or other articles without needing to stop, saving the drivers time. Soon, drivers started calling the tavern "The Hook" and before long the nickname was applied to the area around Norwood's present Town Square. This article goes into more detail about the history of the Tavern and mentions some of the events that occurred there, including a gruesome murder/suicide (which will be the subject of an article on this page a few days from now) and a visit from a US President. The structure was known by many names over the years, including "Ellis' Tavern", "Hartshorn's Tavern", "The South Dedham Inn", "Norwood House" and "The Norwood Hotel". The Tavern was moved on #thisdayinnorwoodhistory in 1913 to the intersection of Nahatan st and Broadway, approximately where Santander Bank is today. The construction of the George T Lee Bridge and the extension of Nahatan st under the railroad tracks wouldn't happen until 1935, over 20 years later.
Prominent Norwood Resident T.A. Houllahan Drowns in Scituate-This Day In Norwood History- July 14, 1912
his Day In Norwood History- July 14, 1912-Prominent Norwood Resident T.A. Houllahan Drowns in Scituate
Dr. Francis M. Cragin, Dead-This Day In Norwood History-June 6, 1911
Prominent Resident of Norwood Found Dead Sitting in a Chair In His Office. THE LATE DR FRANCIS M. CRAGIN. Dr. Francis M. Cragin was found dead sitting in his chair … Continue reading Dr. Francis M. Cragin, Dead-This Day In Norwood History-June 6, 1911
Funeral of Norwood’s Wealthiest Man, First Traveling Salesman in the Country-This Day in Norwood History- August 12, 1910
Came to Boston When 16 With Only $5. The funeral of Joseph Perez Hamlin of Norwood, who Died Monday, was held this afternoon at his home, corner of Wilson and … Continue reading Funeral of Norwood’s Wealthiest Man, First Traveling Salesman in the Country-This Day in Norwood History- August 12, 1910
John E. Smith, Co-Founder of Lyman Smith’s Sons Tannery, Dead-This Day In Norwood History-January 9, 1910
Prominent Norwood Man Had Been Engaged in Tanning Business Practically All His Life. NORWOOD, Jan 9—John E. Smith, one of Norwood's oldest and most prominent citizens, died at his home … Continue reading John E. Smith, Co-Founder of Lyman Smith’s Sons Tannery, Dead-This Day In Norwood History-January 9, 1910
Norwood Historical Society Founded-This Day In Norwood History-February 14, 1907
In 1901, the Norwood Literary Society voted “that an effort should be made to form a Norwood Historical Society, while we people among us to tell its history, and give … Continue reading Norwood Historical Society Founded-This Day In Norwood History-February 14, 1907