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Needham History: Billy Bruin – and Other Bears on the Lam
Local History Needham History Center and Museum

Needham History: Billy Bruin – and Other Bears on the Lam

Smarter than the average bear. The stuffed skin of Billy Bruin, standing outside of the Union Chapel on Baker’s estate. This bear looks much smaller...

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Needham History: An Unforgettable Celebration
Local History Needham History Center and Museum

Needham History: An Unforgettable Celebration

There has never been a parade in Needham to match. The parade proceeding down Highland Avenue. The float in front was from the Moseley Company...

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Needham History: The Noyes/Fuller Herbaria
Local History Needham History Center and Museum

Needham History: The Noyes/Fuller Herbaria

A priceless record of nearly two centuries of climate and habitat changes in Needham Dr. Josiah Noyes and one of his Needham plant specimens pressed...

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Needham History: Cutler Park
Local History Needham History Center and Museum

Needham History: Cutler Park

A refuge and respite for birds, wildlife, and humans. A view of Kendrick Pond, the large lake in Cutler Park Cutler Park It's unusual for...

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Needham History: The Long Journey of Richard Fry
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Needham History: The Long Journey of Richard Fry

An Unlikely Friendship Leads to a Lasting Legacy The old Alden house at 604 Central Avenue, circa 1950. The Needham maps show a house on...

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Needham History: Three Old Friends
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Needham History: Three Old Friends

"Three of our citizens...in whom we all take pride." George Hiram Gay (1812-1907; 94 years old), Enos Houghton Tucker (1814-1907; 92 years old) and Ezra...

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