This Day in Norwood History-July 10, 1947-Map of Fun Food and Entertainment

A QUICK INDEX to the GREATEST FUN, FINEST FOOD and ENTERTAINMENT ALL WITHIN A SHORT DRIVING DISTANCE OF YOUR HOME!

BUD’S . . . .Quality foods, fried clams, scallops, fish and chips, tempting sandwiches. Dining room and fountain service. Delicious sundaes and frappes. Enjoy yourself in a friendly atmosphere. Located al 190 Washington Street on Route 1-A, Norwood.

CAFE VENICE RESTAURANT In the heart of South Norwood, where Charlie Marathas presides. Grand food, chicken and chips, steaks and chops. Liquors, ales, beer, and expertly made pizzas (this is the original home of pizza). Serving workingman’s special 65 c dinner, daily from noon to mid-night.

CENTER GRILL . . . Located in the Sport Center. Now featuring fried clams and chicken. Quick fountain service with many of your favorite ice cream dishes. Norwood’s most modern luncheonette. Located on Cottage Street in the heart of Norwood,

COLONIAL INN (GUNDLACH’S) . . Operated by Carl and Dorothy Gundlach, formerly of Gundlach’s Hofbrau, Boston. Visit our cool cocktail lounge. American and Continental cuisine. Make a genuine impression on your dining companions by taking them to the Colonial Inn—the House of Good Food—served with distinction and located on Route 1-A, Plainville, between Wrentham and North Attleboro. For weddings, anniversaries, parties, banquets— call North Attleboro 1360.

CAMPANELLAS .. Open Air Market—now featuring a greater variety of fresh fruits and vegetables than in any previous season. 20 different flavors of Sealtest Ice Cream. Sea Breeze saltwater tatty 59c . Open 7 days a week on Route 128—turn right off Route 1.

COLONIAL INN . . A delightfully cool spot to enjoy that afternoon or evening out. Elegant food. Choice wines and liquors. Weddings, banquets and private parties are solicited. Located on Route 1-A in Medfield.

DUARTE’S GOOD FOOD . . . Steaks, chops, seafood. We suggest you try our Southern Fried Chicken. Delicious salads in many varieties. Ice cream and soda fountain service. Located on Route 138 at Daley’s Corner. Benjamin Duarte, chef, and manager.

DICK’S LANDING . . . Featuring ice cream sandwiches, frankfurts, hamburgers, popcorn, and cold soft drinks. Rowboats for hire. Bring the family along and enjoy a day5 at the only landing on Lake Massapapoag, 84 Beach Street, Sharon.

F & H—FRANK AND HAROLD . . . Serving their famous fried clams and chicken. At the sign of the Sailboat on the Providence Turnpike. Also scallops, fish, shrimp, onion rings, ice cream and sandwiches. Located on Route 1 in Norwood.

THE FRUIT WAGON . . . Carries a large assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables. Drive in or park at curb. The boys are always at your service. Located at 83 Bridge Street in Dedham—just off the VFW Parkway.

THE GOLDEN SLIPPER . . . Located on Bungay (Greenwood Lake). Here you have the opportunity to enjoy a real family or private party outing. Sandy beach and tower diving for your bathing. Boats for hire. Good fishing. Sandwiches and softdrinks. Beer and wines available. Located on Mansfield Road, North Attleboro.

HENNESSEY’S 101 . . . Invites you to visit the most unique lounge car in the East. So that lagging appetites and flagging spirits revive to enjoy zestful food and finest liquors, Hennessey’s 101 offers guests elegant steaks, chops, chicken, and fried clams. Enjoy dancing to the music of Johnny Kneeland on Friday and Saturday 7 nights. Located on Route 1 in Wrentham.

HAMPTON. . . Invites members and guests to avail themselves of club facilities. Serving a wide range of cocktails, liquors, wines, beer, and ales. Listen to Wally Waldron at the piano. Located on Route 28 at Huss Road, Randolph.

HOTEL NORWOOD . . . Newly renovated cocktail lounge is built with the most luxurious appointments. Music on the Sqlovox every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Italian-American food, including pizza. Located in the center of Norwoo, opposite Post Office.

HARRY JAMES—HI SPOT . . . Fish and chips, fried clams, onion rings, lobster salad rolls, fried chicken, assortment of sandwiches. Fountain service. Ample parking space for that quick afternoon or evening snack. Located on -F^oute 138 in Canton.

ITALIAN itlTCHEN . . . Italian and American food. Known for years as offering the best in tasty Italian dishes. Our Antipastos are supreme, Select choice of liquors, wines, and ales. Located on Route 1 at the Circle In Dedham.

KING PHILIP (LAKE PEARL) . . Going strong since 1888. Offers the most complete variety of recreation in New England. Boating, canoeing, fishing, barning, dancing, and dining. Outings or picnics—large or smait. Parking available. Come on down and have a wonderful time. Located in Wrenthm, off Route 1-A.

LOG CABIN . . . Famous Steak House of Dedham and Norfolk County, This is where you can have that kind of steak you like—cooked to your tastes. The Log Cabin features a variety of foods, choice liquors, wines beer and ales. Dance to the music of Joe Neville’s Orchestra every night except Sunday and Monday, Located on Route 1-A, Bridge Street, Dedham.

MANOR INN . . . Known far for its hospitality* amidst home-like surroundings. Select Iquors, wines, and ales. Lobster, chicken, and steak cooked to order; Located on Route 27, North Street, Medfield. Managed by Johnny Coyle.

NICK’S—CLAMS AND CHIPS . . . Noted throughout the countryside for famous fried clams, fish and chips, tasty sandwiches, friendly window service. Located at 57 Washington Street (Cobb’s Corner) in Canton.

NAR-A-GANSETT . . . Look for the sign with a rider on horseback when motoring through the picturesque countryside. Stop by and enjoy our lobster, steak, chicken, and choice liquors, wines, and beer. Orchestra Friday and Saturday. Floor show Saturday. Located on Route 1-A in Plainville (No. Attleboro).

NORWOOD MANOR . . . Now open under new management. Pleasant atmosphere. Cheerful surroundings in our air-conditioned dining room and cocktail lounge, along with excellent food and service. We also cater to weddings, bankquets, and private parties. Located on Route 1 in Norwood.

PADDOCK’S CAFE . . . Located at 346-352 Washington Street in Dedham Square. Dining and dancing. .Excellent food. Choice wines and liquors. Floor show Friday nights.

NEW MOSELEY’S BALLROOM . . . Located on the Charles River. Dance* to the sweet music of Johnny McAteer. The new Moseley’s Ballroom is one of New England’s most modern and up-to-date dancing spots. Enjoy the cool breeze off the Charles on the pavilion. Located on the Charles River at Bridge Street, near VFW Parkway.

ROLL-LAND . . . Open all year round, featuring dancing every Monday night with a new band every’’ week. Roller skating Tuesday through Sunday Bowling on ten up-to-date alleys. Snack Bar. Located on Route 1. Norwood. RED WING DINER . . . Dinners and luncheons. Fried clams and scallops. Choice wines and liquors. Quick, friendly service. Located on Route 1 in Walpole.

THE SNACK SHOP . . . Noted for our tasty sandwiches. Frankfurters.. grilled in pure butter. Ice cream and tempting dishes. Fountain or table service. Located at 51 Beach Street on the West side of Lake Massapoag in Sharon.

SHADY NOOK . . . Drive to Shady Nook and* enjoy a special seafood dinner, steaks, chops or chicken. Pizzas are a ‘specialty. Choice wines and liquors. Located on Route 1-A in Wrentham:

STOUGHTON CLAM HOUSE .. Enjoy our delicious fried clams, fish and chips, scallops, onion rings, and chicken. Be our guest for free outdoor movies, featuring top Hollywood stars, every Thursday night at 8:45. Located on Roiae 138 In Stoughton.

SANDY’S DAIRY . . . Home-made ice cream in many different flavors. Sandwich Bar serving a wide variety of salads and dinners. Fountain service. Enjoy yourself at Sandy’s on picturesque ’ Turnpike Lake, Route 1 in Plainville. TOPST’S . . . Famous throughout New England for the best in Southern Fried CTaicken and Chips. Located on VFW Parkway, across from the Charles River.

THE TOPS . . . For good food and fountain service. A modem, up-to-date roadside restaurant, retaining a homelike atmosphere. Family groups catered to. Steaks chops, fried clams, special luncheons and dinners.’Sandwiches of all kinds. Ample parking. Located at junction of Route 138 and Randolph street1 in Canton.

WALPOLE SPORTS SHOP … Before starting that vacation trip — may we suggest you pay us a visit. Complete line of sporting goods, fishing Jackie and equipment. Golf, tennis and photo supplies, guns, and ammunition. Located at 946 East Street in Walpole.

WASHINGTON GARDENS . . . Serving a variety of Italian and American Otis/Steaks, chops, roast dinners, chicken and sea foods deliciously prepared. Select wines and choice liquors, Located
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WINGS CLUB … To members and guests. Relax and enjoy choice wines, liquors, and ales. Orchestra Friday and Saturday nights, entertainment Sunday night.

WOODLAND PARK CABINS . . . Picnic Grove. Bring your picnic lunches and in our cool picnic grove. Sandwiches and soft drinks sold. Eight modern cabins for those who wish to spend the night in quiet surroundings. Located on Route 1 in Wrentham. 14 miles from Norwood.

(All articles were originally published in the Norwood Messenger unless otherwise noted)