Norwood All Stirred Up Over Post Office Site Issue-This Day in Norwood History-October 1, 1931

So Much So That the Town Will Put On a Special Election Tomorrow to Decide Which Faction Is Going to Win Proposed site for Norwood Post Office (Image: Google Earth) … Continue reading Norwood All Stirred Up Over Post Office Site Issue-This Day in Norwood History-October 1, 1931

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The Town Square

A postcard showing the Norwood House The current Town Square, or Common, was envisioned by George Willet to be a central business district framed by the Town Hall and the … Continue reading The Town Square

This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1940-Lewis’ Restaurant Ultimate In Norwood Dining History

On February 20th the ultimate in Norwood’s dining history will be reached. It is the date of the opening: of the new Lewis restaurant and grill nearing completion at the … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1940-Lewis’ Restaurant Ultimate In Norwood Dining History

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 25, 1961-Flashlight In Pond 7 Months Still Works

Mr. Otis Cooper of Town Sq. Hardware Co. reports the following unusual experience of one of his customers Henry Bergeron, 4 Brookfield Road, Norwood purchased a Rayovac 5-cell flashlight at … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1961-Flashlight In Pond 7 Months Still Works

This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948-Norwood 25 Years Ahead Of Dedham In Master Planning

But Many Phases Of Shurcliff Report Never Carried Out Here The neighboring town of Dedham has received the spotlight of publicity since the appearance, four weeks ago, of an Attractive … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948-Norwood 25 Years Ahead Of Dedham In Master Planning

This Day in Norwood History-January 10, 1941-TOWN SQUARE FILLING STATION, INC

Specialized Lubrication Battery Service — General Tires & Tubes Located on Broadway, Norwood, telephone Norwood 1298, the Town Square Filling Station, Inc., is a very popular stopping place .for local … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 10, 1941-TOWN SQUARE FILLING STATION, INC

This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1972-Old Norwood carillon retains clarity

TEACHER AND PUPIL—Instructor Martin Gillman joins Earl Chamberlain among the bells in the tower of Norwood Town Hall where Chamberlain (left) plays the carillon. (Globe Photo by Ellis Herwig) Bells … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1972-Old Norwood carillon retains clarity

This Day In Norwood History-November 4, 1929-Sundial Presented to Norwood From Group of Campfire Girls

SUNDIAL PRESENTED TO NORWOOD FROM GROUP OF CAMPFIRE GIRLS CAMPFIRE GIRLS PRESENTING SUNDIAL AT NORWOOD NORWOOD, Nov 3 — The Norwood Campfire Girls today presented to the town a sundial, … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-November 4, 1929-Sundial Presented to Norwood From Group of Campfire Girls