An exciting chase after the stolen automobile of Frank H Carbee, 80 Park at, Lynn, tonight resulted In the arrest of Max Rosenberg, 14 Garden st, Roxbury, and Walter Barrett, … Continue reading Two Arrests After Wild Auto Chase-This Day in Norwood History-August 23, 1920
“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 Votes For New Balch School, Buys Lots For Common & Town Hall Purposes-This Day In Norwood History-December 21, 1912
This 1913 engineering plan shows the lots purchased from George H Willett which became the site of the Norwood Town Common and the Town Hall. BUILDING TO COST $57,000. Norwood … Continue reading Norwood Votes For New Balch School, Buys Lots For Common & Town Hall Purposes-This Day In Norwood History-December 21, 1912
Funeral of Ex-Chief of Police Warren E. Rhoads of Norwood Is Largely Attended-This Day in Norwood History- September 30, 1912
MASONS IN CHARGE. Norwood's First Police Cheif, Warren Ellis Rhoads. NORWOOD, Sept 29—The funeral of Warren Ellis Rhoads, court officer of the District Court of Northern Norfolk, took place this … Continue reading Funeral of Ex-Chief of Police Warren E. Rhoads of Norwood Is Largely Attended-This Day in Norwood History- September 30, 1912
Warren E. Rhoads Dead at 73-This Day in Norwood History-September 26, 1912
Court Officer of Norfolk County and Had Been Tyler of a Masonic Lodge for 47 Years. Warren E. Rhoads, one of the best-known citizens of Norwood, and widely known throughout … Continue reading Warren E. Rhoads Dead at 73-This Day in Norwood History-September 26, 1912
St Catherine’s Church Formally Opens-This Day In Norwood History-December 25, 1910
St Catherine Parishioners Occupy Their New Edifice In Several Crowded Services. NORWOOD, Dec 25—The formal openings of the new St Catherine’s church at Norwood, Mass, occurred today, the first mass … Continue reading St Catherine’s Church Formally Opens-This Day In Norwood History-December 25, 1910
New Eight-Room Schoolhouse, Fire Station, Ordered-This Day In Norwood History-November 2, 1905
New Eight-Room Schoolhouse, Fire Station, Ordered This Day In Norwood History-November 2, 1905
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-July 28, 1905
These news items were the talk of the town on July 28, 1905 Pictured: The Norwood Telephone Exchange building
Hon Frank A. Fales Will Begin Duties as Norwood’s New Postmaster-This Day In Norwood History-December 5, 1903
Will Begin Duties at Once. HON FRANK A. FALES, Norwood’s New Postmaster. NORWOOD, Dec 5—Hon Frank A. Fales received his commission, appointing him to the position of postmaster, left vacant … Continue reading Hon Frank A. Fales Will Begin Duties as Norwood’s New Postmaster-This Day In Norwood History-December 5, 1903
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