George F. Willett FIles $15 Million Lawsuit-This Day In Norwood History-November 8, 1923
Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923
Norwood’s Planning Board Unveils an Ambitious Vision for a “Town Beautiful” In the spring of 1923, Norwood residents were invited to look toward the future with the release of the … Continue reading Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923
REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN 1923
Published and Presented With the Compliments of George F. WillettChairman Town Planning Board1912 - 1923 Report of ARTHUR A. SHURTLEFF, Town Planner SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS :Zoning, by JOHN P. FOX, ConsultantCivic … Continue reading REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN 1923
Emergency Hospital Opened at Norwood Civic Association-This Day in Norwood History-October 3, 1918
Emergency Hospital Opened at Norwood Civic Association-This Day in Norwood History-October 3, 1918
Emergency Hospital Opened at Norwood Civic Association-This Day in Norwood History-October 3, 1918
Norwood Civic Association NORWOOD, Oct 2—The Norwood Committee of Public Safety has opened the clubhouse of the Norwood Civic Association as an emergency hospital, the clubhouse having been offered for … Continue reading Emergency Hospital Opened at Norwood Civic Association-This Day in Norwood History-October 3, 1918
Masons To Buy Day St Lot-This Day in Norwood History-September 19, 1915
Masons To Buy Day St Lot-This Day in Norwood History- September 19, 1915
Norwood Will Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1914
Norwood Will Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1914
Norwood To Have Town Manager-This Day in Norwood History-October 6, 1914
NORWOOD. Maas., Oct. 7. The business of this town will be conducted hereafter by a general manager, the citizens having voted last night for a change in the plan of government. Under the pew plan, five selectmen will be elected, and they will choose a manager whose duties will include supervision of the poor, highway, water, sewer, park, and street departments.
George Willett Opens Old Corner House, Precursor to Norwood Hospital-This Day in Norwood History- September 1, 1913
Old Corner House -Precursor to Norwood Hospital CORNER HOUSE TO OPEN. Norwood Civic Association's Novel Feature Will Be Officially Dedicated Tomorrow. Aug 30, 1913—One of the notable Innovations of the … Continue reading George Willett Opens Old Corner House, Precursor to Norwood Hospital-This Day in Norwood History- September 1, 1913
“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.