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
George Willett Seeks Senate Seat-This Day In Norwood History- July 1, 1930
Norwood Man Candidate as Democrat GEORGE F. WILLETT George F. Willett of Norwood, ex-millionaire manufacturer and member of the firm of Willett, Sears, today took out papers as a candidate … Continue reading George Willett Seeks Senate Seat-This Day In Norwood History- July 1, 1930
Filling Station Excites Norwood-This Day in Norwood History- August 2, 1926
New Hearing on Permit to Standard Oil Co NORWOOD, Aug 2, 1926—Tomorrow evening In Holman Hall there will be a reopening of the hearing on the question of a permit … Continue reading Filling Station Excites Norwood-This Day in Norwood History- August 2, 1926
Frank 0. Winslow, Dead at 81-This Day In Norwood History-January 22, 1926
Founder of Leather Firm Ill Some Time Had Served in Many Town Offices and in Legislature F. O. Winslow NORWOOD, Jan 22— Francis O. Winslow, 81, one of the founders … Continue reading Frank 0. Winslow, Dead at 81-This Day In Norwood History-January 22, 1926
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
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
Estate of Henry O. Peabody May Be Sold-This Day In Norwood History-June 5, 1910
June 5, 1910-Estate of Henry O. Peabody May Be Sold
Capt J. Stearns Cushing Entertains-This Day in Norwood History-September 14, 1909
Capt J. Stearns Cushing Entertains-This Day in Norwood History-September 14, 1909
Ruling On Henry O. Peabody Will By Judge Morton of Supreme Court-This Day In Norwood History-December 2, 1904
About $350,000 Goes to Found School for Girls at Norwood. The Henry O. Peabody School For Girls as it looked in 1959 Judge Marston of the supreme court yesterday discharged … Continue reading Ruling On Henry O. Peabody Will By Judge Morton of Supreme Court-This Day In Norwood History-December 2, 1904