Public Will Have Opportunity To Inspect Lewis Restaurant In Tuesday Preview-This Day in Norwood History-February 16, 1940

On next Tuesday afternoon, February 20th, from two o’clock in the afternoon until nine in the evening, Norwood will be given an opportunity to preview the new Lewis Restaurant and Grill, the $50,000 building which has been under construction at the corner of Cottage and Central streets The largest dining spot, Norwood has seen and easily the largest and most impressive in the county, will open its doors to the service of the public on February 22nd.

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Stucco finished, the outside of the new restaurant is made unusual by its glass block windows, impressive doorways, and the maroon curved glass front with chrome trim The main dining room entered on Cottage Street is 55 feet long by 23 feet wide. 120 may be seated in the natural birch red leather cushioned- booths. The pleasingly tinted walls are distinguished by large murals, their design taken from Greek art in the age of Pericles.

Paneled Tyot Room The grill may be entered through the rotunda on Central street This rotunda, with pine paneled walls and a mosaic floor incorporating the town seal, leads both to the grill and restaurant. The grill is 50 feet long by 17 feet wide.

A bar extends the length of the inside wall with mirror and mural decorations over it. Booths will seat 70.

Two private dining rooms, walls tinted a delicate green, arc at the rear of the main dining room and may be thrown into one large room to accommodate larger parties. The kitchen is a masterpiece of convenience, light, and spaciousness for the preparation of the well-known Lewis’ fine foods.

A winding stairway from the main dining room leads to the basement coat room and to the unique Tyot room, u large pine-paneled room with fireplace Refrigerators and storage pantries occupy the remainder of the basement.

Designed by architect Harry Korslund, Mr. Lewis is justified in claiming that only the best in materials and ability has gone into the new building. He will welcome all visitors who care to inspect the finished product on Tuesday prior to the public opening on the holiday.

(Originally Published February 16, 1940- The Norwood Messenger)