Needham History: It Could Be Worse…
Not much consolation, but true nontheless No, that's not last week, though it looks pretty close! The intersection of South Street and Dedham Avenue in...
Needham History: A Comfort Always to Those Who Need It
Underneath it all, it is still The Glover The original Glover Home and Hospital was a conversion of Frederick Glover’s former house, deeded to the...
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...