In this letter sent to the Norwood Messenger, George F. Willett recounts his early life and tells how his fortune was made in his own words.
Former Gov. Allen-Owner Of Plant, Accused of “Importing New York Thugs” in Strike-December 4, 1933
STATE AND BOSTON OFFICERS CALLED State and Boston police were called upon to aid the Norwood police today after striking tannery workers and hired guards clashed in a fight that … Continue reading Former Gov. Allen-Owner Of Plant, Accused of “Importing New York Thugs” in Strike-December 4, 1933
Thomas O. Metcalf Celebrates 80th Birthday-This Day in Norwood History- September 30, 1929
Thomas O. Metcalf Celebrates 80th Birthday-This Day in Norwood History- September 30, 1929
Frank 0. Winslow, Dead at 81-This Day In Norwood History-January 22, 1926
Founder of Leather Firm Ill Some Time Had Served in Many Town Offices and in Legislature F. O. Winslow NORWOOD, Jan 22— Francis O. Winslow, 81, one of the founders … Continue reading Frank 0. Winslow, Dead at 81-This Day In Norwood History-January 22, 1926
Murphys of Norwood Have Done Their Share In the Interest of Law and Order-October 5, 1912
Murphys of Norwood Have Done Their Share In the Interest of Law and Order-This Day in Norwood History-October 5, 1912
John E. Smith, Co-Founder of Lyman Smith’s Sons Tannery, Dead-This Day In Norwood History-January 9, 1910
Prominent Norwood Man Had Been Engaged in Tanning Business Practically All His Life. NORWOOD, Jan 9—John E. Smith, one of Norwood's oldest and most prominent citizens, died at his home … Continue reading John E. Smith, Co-Founder of Lyman Smith’s Sons Tannery, Dead-This Day In Norwood History-January 9, 1910
Purifying The Neponset River-This Day in Norwood History-August 18, 1906
This Day in Norwood History- August 18, 1906-Purifying The Neponset River
Lawrence Kuld of Norwood Works Hard in Tannery, But Is Hale and Hearty-This Day In Norwood History-June 16, 1902
A BEAMSTER FIFTY YEARS For half a century, Lawrence Kuld has worked in the long‑established tannery on Walpole Street, known locally for generations as the Winslow tannery and now operated … Continue reading Lawrence Kuld of Norwood Works Hard in Tannery, But Is Hale and Hearty-This Day In Norwood History-June 16, 1902
Lyman Smith’s Sons Becomes Winslow Bros & Smith-This Day in Norwood History-June 7, 1901
Lyman Smith’s Sons Co. have this week issued notices to the trade announcing a change in the name of the firm to “Winslow Bros. & Smith Co.” and that on … Continue reading Lyman Smith’s Sons Becomes Winslow Bros & Smith-This Day in Norwood History-June 7, 1901
Phenomenal Boom in Real Estate-November 4, 1895
Phenomenal Boom in Real Estate-Norwood Press Works and Tanneries All Running Up to Their Full Capacity-This Day In Norwood History-November 4, 1895