Needham History: Louis Holman’s House
Others would come later. First, there was Needham. The Holman house at 20 Oakland Avenue, circa 1950. Windows on the right façade differ slightly from...
Needham History: Hemlock Gorge
One of the most beautiful spots n the Needham area. The view from Cook's Bridge (Central Avenue) toward the silk mill, 1920. The large rock...
Art Pops in Open Studios Display
November 11, 2024 • Off Great Plain Avenue, a room full of art brightened an already sunny Saturday. Every spring, dozens of local artists share...
Needham History: The Porcineograph
Sometimes we just need a little weirdness. William Baker’s Porcineograph, a map of the United States in the shape of a pig. It was made...
A Guiding Hand (with a Green Thumb)
October 31, 2024 • With winter's approach, many homeowners are keeping a close eye on their heating systems. An organization in the community may be...
Needham History: So Sleep the Saints
No ghosts. No pirates. The cemetery is where people lie quiet in the loving care that put them to rest. Gravestones carved by Henry Christian...