DEDHAM, July 12, 1928—The four members of Norwood Lodge of Elks charged with promoting a lottery in the town of Norwood on June 17, when It is alleged they raffled … Continue reading Four Members of Elks Fined $25 Each in Lottery Case-This Day In Norwood History- July 12, 1928
Seeking More Funds For Norwood Memorial Building-This Day In Norwood History-June 14, 1927
NORWOOD, June 14-The largest turnout of the season Is expected at the special town meeting to be held tomorrow evening starting at 8 o’clock in Everett Hall to hear and … Continue reading Seeking More Funds For Norwood Memorial Building-This Day In Norwood History-June 14, 1927
George F. Willett FIles $15 Million Lawsuit-This Day In Norwood History-November 8, 1923
George F. Willett FIles $15 Million Lawsuit-This Day In Norwood History-November 8, 1923
Many Bequests in the Will of Mrs Alice E. Plimpton-This Day In Norwood History-January 17, 1923
$50,000 TOTAL FOR HARVARD Bequests totaling $50,000 to Harvard University, of which $30,000 is for general purposes and the balance for the medical school, are made in the will of … Continue reading Many Bequests in the Will of Mrs Alice E. Plimpton-This Day In Norwood History-January 17, 1923
Seven Norwood Men Pay $15 Each For Joke On Autoists-This Day in Norwood History-August 26, 1921
They Pull “Lost” Tire From Road Once Too Often— One Tries to Strike Woman in Aut “April first is gone and past, but Norwood's pests are caught at last." This … Continue reading Seven Norwood Men Pay $15 Each For Joke On Autoists-This Day in Norwood History-August 26, 1921
Two Doctors Admit Guilt- Failed To Report Influenza Cases-This Day In Norwood History-December 30, 1918
Two Doctors Admit Guilt- Failed To Report Influenza Cases Another Cleared by Court DEDHAM, Dec 30— Dr. Clement Hollowell and Dr. Richard E. Winslow, both of Norwood, were arraigned in … Continue reading Two Doctors Admit Guilt- Failed To Report Influenza Cases-This Day In Norwood History-December 30, 1918
Murphy Block Prey of Bad Blaze-This Day In Norwood History-February 7, 1916
$16,000 FIRE IN NORWOOD Help Summoned From Dedham — Company Makes Record Run. Wife of Proprietor Gets Out Safely. This is the Murphy Block in 2020. NORWOOD, Feb 6 — … Continue reading Murphy Block Prey of Bad Blaze-This Day In Norwood History-February 7, 1916
George Willett Proposed Greater Boston Terminal Zone-This Day In Norwood History-February 2, 1915
Would Remedy Long Routing of Freight for Nearby Places. All Transportation to Be Under One Company. October 29, 1915 map of the proposed Eastern Terminal Railway, which would have connected … Continue reading George Willett Proposed Greater Boston Terminal Zone-This Day In Norwood History-February 2, 1915
“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.
Ricco Wanted in Norwood on Murder Charge-This Day in Norwood History-August 28, 1912
This Day in Norwood History- August 29, 1912-Ricco Wanted in Norwood on Murder Charge