Norwood Poles Attacked by Armed Countrymen-This Day in Norwood History-October 30, 1916
Lively Chase In Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-September 23, 1915
Fire Department Driver the Hero in Hurried Effort to Recapture an Alleged Highway Robber. The trolley in downtown Norwood Thu, Sep 23, 1915 – 9 · The Boston Globe (Boston, … Continue reading Lively Chase In Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-September 23, 1915
J. Stearns Cushing Dead-This Day In Norwood History-November 18, 1913
EX-COUNCILOR CUSHING DEAD Taken Ill Last Month in New Orleans. Notable Success Achieved in Publishing Business. Designer of New Type Faces and Typography. Hon Josiah Stearns Cushing died at his … Continue reading J. Stearns Cushing Dead-This Day In Norwood History-November 18, 1913
Norwood Burglars Visit Four Places-This Day in Norwood History-October 20, 1913
Large Property Damage for Little Booty. Police Later Recover Some of the Loot in Freight Car. 1909 Photo of the Sanborn Block, corner of Washington and Vernon Streets (Photo colorized … Continue reading Norwood Burglars Visit Four Places-This Day in Norwood History-October 20, 1913
New Balch School Ready-This Day in Norwood History-September 2, 1913
SCHOOLS OF NORWOOD. New Balch Building to Open Tomorrow—Assignment of 12 New Teachers in Various Districts. NORWOOD, Sept 2—The public schools of Norwood open next Wednesday for the Fall term. … Continue reading New Balch School Ready-This Day in Norwood History-September 2, 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.
Norwood Schools To Open Sept 6 With Large Increase in Pupils and Many Changes-This Day in Norwood History- August 21, 1911
The West School, Corner of Walpole and Elliot Street Many Changes Made in Norwood Teaching Force Supt of Schools Austin H. Frittz has announced that the schools of Norwood will … Continue reading Norwood Schools To Open Sept 6 With Large Increase in Pupils and Many Changes-This Day in Norwood History- August 21, 1911
All Physicians of Norwood Endorse the Plan For Town Hospital-This Day In Norwood History-November 28, 1910
Chairman J. M. Folan Believes This Assures Success of Project. JAMES M. FOLAN.Chairman of the Committee on Town Hospital. Appointed by the Norwood Business Association. NORWOOD. Nov 27—The members of … Continue reading All Physicians of Norwood Endorse the Plan For Town Hospital-This Day In Norwood History-November 28, 1910
Norwood Sunday Schools Thoroughly Organized-This Day in Norwood History-September 12, 1910
Grace Episcopal Church EVERY CHILD IN SUNDAY SCHOOL. Town of 8000 Well Supplied With Church Buildings. New Ones Completed, and Two Under Way. Mon, Sep 12, 1910 – 16 … Continue reading Norwood Sunday Schools Thoroughly Organized-This Day in Norwood History-September 12, 1910
Funeral of Norwood’s Wealthiest Man, First Traveling Salesman in the Country-This Day in Norwood History- August 12, 1910
Came to Boston When 16 With Only $5. The funeral of Joseph Perez Hamlin of Norwood, who Died Monday, was held this afternoon at his home, corner of Wilson and … Continue reading Funeral of Norwood’s Wealthiest Man, First Traveling Salesman in the Country-This Day in Norwood History- August 12, 1910