At the annual town meeting on March 7, 1892, a motion was made by John C. Lane and unanimously adopted by the town: "That a standing committee be appointed to further the general interests of the town and especially to consider and devise ways and means of increasing the business done in the town, such recommendation and plans
Norwood Business Association Votes On Names For Norwood Square-This Day in Norwood History-February 6, 1903
Norwood's town square was once known locally as"The Hook". The name came from the iron hook that hung in front of Paul Ellis' tavern, shown here on the left. Norwood … Continue reading Norwood Business Association Votes On Names For Norwood Square-This Day in Norwood History-February 6, 1903
Old Home Week Recap-This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 1902
Today's article is a recap of the first Old Home Week, held in 1902. The article includes a lengthy speech by Norwood historian and home-builder Milton H. Howard, in which he discusses Aaron Guild and the dedication of the monument to Captain Guild as well as his thoughts on the patriotic spirit of both Norwoodians and Americans. A list of Old Home Week participants was also compiled. During the evening portion of the event, a supper was held at the Universalist Church. Chairman Frank A. Fales delivered a speech and Rev Theon Brown read a poem he had written about returning to his boyhood home. The evening concluded with a historical address by Milton Howard, who used a stereopticon to show portraits of many past and present figures from Norwood and images of places and buildings in Norwood, both old and new. It's quite an interesting read!
Arrangements Set For First Old Home Week-This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1902
This Day In Norwood History- July 27, 1902-Arrangements Set For First Old Home Week
Old Home Day Plans Complete-This Day In Norwood History- July 23, 1902
All Arrangements Completed and a Fine Program Has Been Arranged. The chairmen of the several committees of the Norwood business association and board of trade have completed arrangements for the … Continue reading Old Home Day Plans Complete-This Day In Norwood History- July 23, 1902
Norwood To Observe Old Home Week-This Day in Norwood History-June 10, 1902
Norwood will celebrate old home week at the time designated by the legislature. The Business Association so decided at its meeting last evening after its executive committee had unanimously recommended … Continue reading Norwood To Observe Old Home Week-This Day in Norwood History-June 10, 1902
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-April 27, 1900
These Norwood news items from the April 27, 1900 Norwood Advertiser newspaper are a fascinating look at life in town at the turn of the last century. The frame of … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-April 27, 1900
Knights Templar, Cyprus Commandery Will Parade In Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-August 24, 1895
This Day In Norwood History-August 24, 1895-Knights Templar, Cyprus Commandery Will Parade In Norwood