Wellesley - Jovin, Jennifer A.; Wellesley Historical Society
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Wellesley, the Boston suburb known to many because of its noteworthy college of the same name, developed from a hamlet into an independent community that celebrates both its past and its future. From 1778, when the townspeople of West Needham petitioned for a separate meetinghouse, to the arrival of the Boston and Worcester Railroad in 1834 and the successful secession from Needham on April 6, 1881, the people of Wellesley have taken an active role in their townas religious, social, economic, and educational development. From the mid-19th century forward, Wellesley has continued to progress,…mehr

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Wellesley, the Boston suburb known to many because of its noteworthy college of the same name, developed from a hamlet into an independent community that celebrates both its past and its future. From 1778, when the townspeople of West Needham petitioned for a separate meetinghouse, to the arrival of the Boston and Worcester Railroad in 1834 and the successful secession from Needham on April 6, 1881, the people of Wellesley have taken an active role in their townas religious, social, economic, and educational development. From the mid-19th century forward, Wellesley has continued to progress, becoming a town devoted to quality education, public service, and aesthetic beauty. This photographic history chronicles Wellesleyas development since the 19th century, highlighting the people, schools, clubs, and businesses that have made Wellesley the prosperous suburb it is today.
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Originally from the neighboring town of Needham, Jennifer A. Jovin was introduced to the Wellesley Historical Society's photographic collection while producing an exhibit for the society in 2006. Trained as a public historian, Jovin is the curator of exhibitions at the Newton History Museum in Newton, where she continues to devote herself to the local history of the Boston area.