Membership Campaign Ends With a Total of 1021. Three Thousand Join in Grand Celebration. The Norwood Civic Association Buildings NORWOOD. Jan 2 — The successful outcome of the campaign for … Continue reading Evening of Rejoicing For Norwood Civic Association-This Day In Norwood History-January 2, 1914
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
“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 Residents Have Been in Notable Armies and Have Been in Some Famous Battles-This Day in Norwood History-August 10, 1913
SERVED UNDER BRITISH William Slocombe Wood, circa 1896 The recent article in the Globe about the German veteran soldiers in Norwood brought out the fact that there are several veteran … Continue reading Norwood Residents Have Been in Notable Armies and Have Been in Some Famous Battles-This Day in Norwood History-August 10, 1913
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
Ricco Wanted in Norwood on Murder Charge-This Day in Norwood History-August 28, 1912
This Day in Norwood History- August 29, 1912-Ricco Wanted in Norwood on Murder Charge
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
Departure of 10th Cavalry Seen by 500 People of Norwood-This Day in Norwood History- August 24, 1909
Officers Guests of Capt Cushing Last Evening.Maj Grierson Praised His Men’s Behavior. The US 10th Cavalry, known along with the 9th Calvary as "Buffalo soldiers", were African American soldiers who … Continue reading Departure of 10th Cavalry Seen by 500 People of Norwood-This Day in Norwood History- August 24, 1909
Ora Holman, Prominent Local Businessman, Celebrates 50th Anniversary-This Day in Norwood History-September 21, 1907
LANDS IN HUB WITH 10 CENTS. Ora Holman, later Prosperous Business Man, Celebrates With Wife at Norwood Golden Wedding. MR AND MRS ORA HOLMAN. Sat, Sep 21, 1907 – 11 … Continue reading Ora Holman, Prominent Local Businessman, Celebrates 50th Anniversary-This Day in Norwood History-September 21, 1907
Fourth of July Celebration, It Is Hoped, Will Excel All Previous Efforts-This Day In Norwood History- July 3, 1907
NORWOOD’S FOURTH. NORWOOD. July 3— Norwood hopes to excel all its previous efforts in celebration of the Fourth of July. The antique and horrible parade promises to be more than … Continue reading Fourth of July Celebration, It Is Hoped, Will Excel All Previous Efforts-This Day In Norwood History- July 3, 1907