NORWOOD, June 14-The largest turnout of the season Is expected at the special town meeting to be held tomorrow evening starting at 8 o’clock in Everett Hall to hear and … Continue reading Seeking More Funds For Norwood Memorial Building-This Day In Norwood History-June 14, 1927
Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923
Norwood’s Planning Board Unveils an Ambitious Vision for a “Town Beautiful” In the spring of 1923, Norwood residents were invited to look toward the future with the release of the … Continue reading Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923
Jennie Fales Becomes First Woman To Head Town Department-This Day In Norwood History-February 15, 1915
Board of Relief at Norwood Organizes With Mrs. Jennie F. Fales as Chairman NORWOOD, Feb 15 -For the first time in the history of the town of Norwood a woman … Continue reading Jennie Fales Becomes First Woman To Head Town Department-This Day In Norwood History-February 15, 1915
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 Voters To Vote on Proposed Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History- September 26, 1914
NORWOOD VOTERS TO MEET OCT 6 Will Act on Proposed Change in Government. — Appointment of Town Manager by the Selectmen Important Feature. NORWOOD, Sept 26—The voters of the town … Continue reading Norwood Voters To Vote on Proposed Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History- September 26, 1914
“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 Civic Association Solving Many Social Problems-This Day In Norwood History-June 29, 1913
George F. Willett, a Well-Known Business Man, Has Built Up in Norwood a Civic Center With a Membership of 700, Which Is Doing Much to Wipe Out Class Distinction, Sometimes … Continue reading Norwood Civic Association Solving Many Social Problems-This Day In Norwood History-June 29, 1913
Norwood Residents Desire New Highway-This Day in Norwood History-September 25, 1911
Residents of Norwood Are Called For Action. Alteration of Two Railroad Bridges Part of Plan Proposed. Two warrants for town meetings to be held in Norwood this week are posted—one … Continue reading Norwood Residents Desire New Highway-This Day in Norwood History-September 25, 1911
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