Norwood’s First Bank Is Largest Massachusetts Co-operative Bank Located Outside A Metropolitan Trading Area The Norwood Co-Operative Bank, Norwood’s first bank, established in 1889, has set another milestone with the … Continue reading Norwood Bank Reaches $15 Million Mark-This Day in Norwood History-April 21, 1955
Tales of Tyot-The Christmas Heart of Tiot
o—0—o Hanging A Holly Wreath Of Memories Around Tiot’s Village Hall And Square. A Merry Christmas At "The Hook" To Old And New Timers From Author In the summer of … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The Christmas Heart of Tiot
Lewis Day Passes Away-This Day In Norwood History-March 3, 1910
Norwood Man Was Formerly a Leather Merchant in Boston—Retired 12 Years Ago. Lewis Day (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Lewis Day, one of the most respected citizens of Norwood, … Continue reading Lewis Day Passes Away-This Day In Norwood History-March 3, 1910
John E. Smith, Co-Founder of Lyman Smith’s Sons Tannery, Dead-This Day In Norwood History-January 9, 1910
Prominent Norwood Man Had Been Engaged in Tanning Business Practically All His Life. NORWOOD, Jan 9—John E. Smith, one of Norwood's oldest and most prominent citizens, died at his home … Continue reading John E. Smith, Co-Founder of Lyman Smith’s Sons Tannery, Dead-This Day In Norwood History-January 9, 1910
Free Mortuary Chapel Erected by Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Day in a Norwood Cemetery To Be Consecrated Tomorrow-This Day In Norwood History-May 29, 1903
May 29, 1903—Tomorrow morning there will be formally consecrated in Highland Cemetery the mortuary chapel of St Gabriel the Archangel, erected to their parents by Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Day.
St Gabriel’s Chapel To Be Consecrated Tomorrow-This Day In Norwood History-May 29, 1903
Highland Cemetery prepares to welcome its very first mortuary chapel. A magnificent gift from Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Day, the newly built Chapel of St. Gabriel the Archangel stands ready for its formal consecration as a beautifully crafted, non-sectarian haven open to all families across the community
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 24, 1901
These news items were the talk of the town on May 24, 1901 HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS COURSE The adoption of a business course in the Norwood High School will meet … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 24, 1901
Norwood Citizens Debate a Route for Electric Trolley-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1895
SELECTMEN SIT AS JUDGES. NORWOOD. Nov 16—Village hall, which seats 600 people, was crowded by the largest and liveliest party of citizens who have been in it for many a … Continue reading Norwood Citizens Debate a Route for Electric Trolley-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1895
Ben Franklin’s Press Exhibited at Norwood’s Gala Day-This Day in Norwood History-June 22, 1895
Norwood's Flag Day celebration was held on June 17th for many years, and was a major event. In 1895, the proceedings included a "A Grand Parade of G.A.R. Post No. 169, Fire Department, N.H.S. Battalion, School Children in Barges, Leading Industries, Handsomely Decorated Carriages, etc., Sport at Prospect Park, Grand Concert." The highlight of the parade was a printing press once belonging to Benjamin Franklin, exhibited in action by James Berwick and John Olson of the Norwood Press.
Anna Smith Day Hosts Reception for Universalists At Day House-This Day in Norwood History-February 2, 1895
Mrs. Lewis Day, Mrs. J. M. Winslow and Mrs. W. B. Eddy gave an informal reception at the home of Mrs. Day last Monday evening, taking this way to redeem … Continue reading Anna Smith Day Hosts Reception for Universalists At Day House-This Day in Norwood History-February 2, 1895