Norwood Hospital Demolition-October 2, 2022- Plimpton Building

Over the last several days, the first building built for hospital purposes in the town of Norwood, the Plimpton building, was demolished. The building was constructed in 1926, and named … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Demolition-October 2, 2022- Plimpton Building

Norwood Voters To Vote on Proposed Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History- September 26, 1914

Norwood Voters To Vote on Proposed Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History- September 26, 1914

Norwood Residents Desire New Highway-This Day in Norwood History- September 25, 1911

Norwood Residents Desire New Highway-This Day in Norwood History- September 25, 1911

Proposal Would Rename Norwood Airport For Veterans of Foreign Wars-This Day in Norwood History- September 18, 1946

Proposal Would Rename Norwood Airport For Veterans of Foreign Wars-This Day in Norwood History- September 18, 1946

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- August 29, 1950-Walter F. Tilton, Norwood Banker and Philanthropist, Dies at 93

This Day in Norwood History- August 29, 1950-Walter F. Tilton, Norwood Banker and Philanthropist, Dies at 93

This Day In Norwood History – July 13, 1934- Dr. Ralph Fogg Recounts First Graduation of Norwood High School

This Day In Norwood History - July 13, 1934- Dr. Ralph Fogg Recounts First Graduation of Norwood High School

This Day in Norwood History- August 12, 1910-Last Honors To J.P. Hamlin

This Day in Norwood History- August 12, 1910-Last Honors To J.P. Hamlin

This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1955-Police Revolver Team To Compete In Annual Meet

This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1955-Police Revolver Team To Compete In Annual Meet

This Day In Norwood History- July 17, 1891-Winslow Train Station Abolished, Leading to Construction of Subway Hill

This Day In Norwood History- July 17, 1891-Winslow Train Station Abolished, Leading to Construction of Subway Hill