Today's article is a recap of the first Old Home Week, held in 1902. The article includes a lengthy speech by Norwood historian and home-builder Milton H. Howard, in which he discusses Aaron Guild and the dedication of the monument to Captain Guild as well as his thoughts on the patriotic spirit of both Norwoodians and Americans. A list of Old Home Week participants was also compiled. During the evening portion of the event, a supper was held at the Universalist Church. Chairman Frank A. Fales delivered a speech and Rev Theon Brown read a poem he had written about returning to his boyhood home. The evening concluded with a historical address by Milton Howard, who used a stereopticon to show portraits of many past and present figures from Norwood and images of places and buildings in Norwood, both old and new. It's quite an interesting read!
This Day In Norwood History- July 28, 1903-Norwood’s First Old Home Week Begins
July 28, 1903—Today and tomorrow Norwood will celebrate old-home week, the celebration opening with...
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-July 28, 1905
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This Day In Norwood History- July 27, 1902-Arrangements Set For First Old Home Week
This Day In Norwood History- July 27, 1902-Arrangements Set For First Old Home Week
This Day In Norwood History- July 3, 1907-Norwood’s Fourth Celebration, It Is Hoped, Will Excel All Previous Efforts.
This Day In Norwood History- July 3, 1907-Norwood's Fourth Celebration, It Is Hoped, Will Excel All Previous Efforts.
This Day in Norwood History-February 6, 1903-Norwood Business Association Votes On Names For Norwood Square
Norwood's town square was once known locally as"The Hook". The name came from the iron hook that hung in front of Paul Ellis' tavern, shown here on the left. Norwood … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 6, 1903-Norwood Business Association Votes On Names For Norwood Square
This Day in Norwood History-January 9, 1903-Local Advertisements
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This Day In Norwood History-December 19, 1886- Universalist Society Worship In New Church
NORWOOD'S NEW CHURCH. The Universalist Society Open Their New Edifice for Worship. Norwood, December 19. — Today the members of the Universalist church worshipped in their new edifice for the … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-December 19, 1886- Universalist Society Worship In New Church
This Day in Norwood History-October 1, 1926-Milton Howard Begins 1790 Mile Trip On his 75th Birthday
Milton H Howard, 1902 NORWOOD, Oct 1—On his 75th birthday, Milton H. Howard of Howard st. accompanied by his wife, started on an automobile trip, during which they covered 1790 … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-October 1, 1926-Milton Howard Begins 1790 Mile Trip On his 75th Birthday
This Day In Norwood History- July 28, 1903-Norwood’s First Old Home Week Begins
July 28, 1903—Today and tomorrow Norwood will celebrate old-home week, the celebration opening with...