This Day in Norwood History- September 4, 1934-Norwood Selectmen Propose Liquor Laws
This Day in Norwood History- August 30, 1913-“Old Tavern”, Norwood House Relocated
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.
This Day In Norwood History- July 22, 1933-Norwood Man Arrested in Raid
Francis Murphy was arrested for transporting alcohol on this day in Norwood history in 1933. Congress had adopted the Blaine Act and proposed the 21st Amendment (repealing the 18th amendment and ending prohibition) 5 months earlier on February 20, 1933, and Massachusetts had ratified the amendment on June 26, 1933, but the repeal didn't take effect until December 5, 1933.
Origin of Norwood Names-July 3, 1903-Norwood Square, Guild Corner
This is the first article in a new series, "Origin of Norwood Names", where we will attempt to determine the story behind the naming of different places, buildings, and streets in Norwood. If you know the origin of a name in Norwood, please send us the information at george@norwoodhistoricalsociety.org.
This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1924-Norwood Police Raid Man’s Store & Home
May 25, 1924—Two big liquor raids were conducted by the Norwood police this afternoon, following closely on the heels of the two raids of the preceding evening. At 4 o’clock … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1924-Norwood Police Raid Man’s Store & Home
This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1909-Dr Cragin, Oldest Practicing Physician, Arrested
Charged With Illegal Sale of Liquor. May 24, 1909—Dr. Francis M. Cragin. the oldest practicing physician in Norwood, was placed under arrest Saturday night on the charge of selling liquor … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1909-Dr Cragin, Oldest Practicing Physician, Arrested
This Day In Norwood History-May 11, 1931-TWO FINED $100 AFTER NORWOOD LIQUOR RAIDS
This Day In Norwood History-May 11, 1931- As a result of two liquor raids in this town Friday night by Chief Sullivan, assisted by Sergt Thomas H. Lydon and 10 patrolmen, Carmela Santora of 21 Heaton av, Norwood, and Santa DeFlaminlo of 25 Heaton av, were arranged In the District Court yesterday....
1930 German Residents of Wilson Street (first half)
The Schacht House (photo by LLKearney) #2 Wilson – Home of Anthony Izza, Rhode Island, book cloth machine operator #28 Wilson Street – Home of Hilmer Ekland, Sweden, floorcovering machinist … Continue reading 1930 German Residents of Wilson Street (first half)
The “Split” and along Walpole Street
Postcard of the Methodist Church at the intersection of Washington and Walpole Streets Church on split. This church was built in 1900 and was the original home of the Methodist … Continue reading The “Split” and along Walpole Street
Post Office Square/Guild Square Park
Norwood Post Office (photo LLKearney) Post Office and Post Office Square. Site of the current Post office was where the Everett School was located. The Guild School was located across … Continue reading Post Office Square/Guild Square Park