Aaron Guild is featured on the Norwood Town Seal. When word of the fighting at the Battle of Lexington and Concord reached South Dedham, Guild famously dropped his low and … Continue reading Happy Birthday Norwood Massachusetts!
George Willett Reviews His Early Activities-This Day in Norwood History-July 9, 1937
In this letter sent to the Norwood Messenger, George F. Willett recounts his early life and tells how his fortune was made in his own words.
Norwood Lads Held For Defacing Tomb-This Day In Norwood History-May 4, 1932
Judge Also Orders Perjury Charge Against Pair May 4, 1932—Two Norwood youths, Patrick Curran, 18, of Warren st, and Everett Saunders of Nahatan st, were held in $1500 each for … Continue reading Norwood Lads Held For Defacing Tomb-This Day In Norwood History-May 4, 1932
Decisive Action Taken on Water Question-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1905
This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1905-Decisive Action Taken on Water Question.
Winslow’s Tannery Scores A Big Success with a Flag-Raising and Field Day-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1904
DESPITE DAMPNESS. A field day and flag raising was given yesterday afternoon by the employees of Winslow’s tannery, with sports at Prospect park and a general good time. The exercises … Continue reading Winslow’s Tannery Scores A Big Success with a Flag-Raising and Field Day-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1904
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