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The Dadmun-McNamara house was moved to 229 Washington Street in 1975
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The Stanwood House at 323 Washington Street was built in 1916
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Upcoming Postcard Lecture

“‘Greetings from Wellesley:’ Early 20th Century Postcards”
Monday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m.
Spellman Museum, 241 Wellesley St., on the campus of Regis College, Weston, MA 02493 
Free and Open to the Public

Join Alden Ludlow, contract archivist with the Wellesley Historical Society, for an illustrated lecture of historical postcards featuring the town of Wellesley. This presentation is derived from the current Wellesley Historical Society exhibit, "Greetings from Wellesley! Our Town in Photo Postcards.” 

The main gallery of the Spellman Museum will open at 6:30 for viewing of "JFK Centennial on Stamps" and "Whale Watching on Stamps" as well as other exhibits.

Co-sponsored by the Wellesley Historical Society and the Spellman Museum

The mission of the Wellesley Historical Society is to serve as the historical resource center for the town of Wellesley; to provide educational programs; to collect, interpret, and display materials pertaining to the history of the town and its people; to inspire public involvement in and appreciation of its heritage and culture.

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