Needham History: Hair Work
Unique, intimate, and incredibly durable. The unframed hair wreath, showing a range of colors, from white to black. The hair was woven into flowers, buds,...
Needham History: “Photograph Copyright by Elizabeth A. Ladd”
A brief career - so far as we know. Maybe not? " 'A Glimpse of the Charles River in Spring,' Photo Copyright 1908 by Elizabeth...
Needham History: History Mysteries! Short Takes
Everyone loves a mystery - except Me! I want to know more! The oldest known photo of Wellesley Square, taken in the 1870s. This view...
Walking a Mile (or 12.6) in Their Shoes
April 11, 2024 • In Boston, Patriot's Day is perhaps best know for the Marathon. Out in Needham, there is a new tradition that is...
Needham History: The Boys of Summer…Needham Style
The Englishmen in the Heights stuck with their own national game. Needham's Albion Cricket Club, one of the more successful of the town’s state-league teams,...
Needham History: One More for the Road
It became increasingly common for Town Meeting to adjourn early in the day, and resume the meeting later at one of the town’s taverns. The...