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...
Charlie Baker Returns to Needham
November 18, 2024 • Former Gov. Charlie Baker stopped by his old stomping grounds Sunday for the unveiling of a profile in his honor. A...
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...
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...
Needham History: The Kingsbury Block Fire
One of the last surviving structures from the early development of the downtown. The four-alarm fire at the Kingsbury Building, during the night of July...
