Needham History: Shading the New Republic
Summer is drawn blinds in Louisiana, long winds in Wyoming, shade of elms and maples in New England. -- Archibald MacLeish, American poet (1892-1982) The...
Needham History: Yikes! That’s Gotta Hurt!
It's painful just to look at it. Dr. Albert E. Miller and his wife Dr. Vesta Miller extracting a tooth. The photo is a studio...
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...
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...
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...
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...
