Norwood mourns the passing of J. Warren Talbot, one of the town’s oldest and most influential early citizens, who dies at his Washington Street home at age 87. Born in … Continue reading Death of J. Warren Talbot-This Day In Norwood History-March 27, 1899
Norwood Citizens Debate a Route for Electric Trolley-November 16, 1895
SELECTMEN SIT AS JUDGES. Village hall, which seats 600 people, was crowded by the largest and liveliest party of citizens who have been in it for many a day, last … Continue reading Norwood Citizens Debate a Route for Electric Trolley-November 16, 1895
Celebration of the Incorporation of the Town of Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-March 6, 1872
NORWOOD THE VICINITY OF BOSTON. The New Town or Norwood. The inhabitants of this new town, which formerly has been known as South Dedham, last evening celebrated the formal incorporation … Continue reading Celebration of the Incorporation of the Town of Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-March 6, 1872
Bell Ringing Ban On July 4 Factor in Town’s Independence
Washington Number 7 Fire House From the close of the Civil War, 1865, to the incorporation of the Town of Norwood, 1872, there was a temporary slump and depression in … Continue reading Bell Ringing Ban On July 4 Factor in Town’s Independence