Smarter Than the Average Bear
Among the many attractions on the Baker Estate were the animals – some commonplace, others exotic. Among these were his bears, Adam, Eve, and Billy – until Billy went […]
Baker Estate
Long and Winding Roads
If all roads lead to Needham… what about the roads that are already IN Needham? They had to start somewhere, right? A child’s intriguing questions start us on the long
To the Departed Spirits
Such a bleak title for a fine summer’s day! Don’t worry – it’s not what you think. We have covered enough serious history in the last few weeks. So
The Porcineograph
or, Baker’s GeHOGraphy of the United States Sometimes we all just need to get away from our lives and experience a little weirdness. And where better to find Weird
Good Times (and Bad) at the Baker Estate
William Emerson Baker’s Ridge Hill Farms is widely described as the first amusement park. It was much more than that – a working farm, a science museum, a botanical
“Earnest, zealous, and with his whole heart engaged…”
Although William Baker was the inspired genius behind the creation of his estate, someone needed to do the actual work. That someone was Richard Greaves, his long-time sidekick, landscape
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Good Times (and Bad) at the Baker Estate
William Emerson Baker’s Ridge Hill Farms is widely described as the first amusement park. It was much more than that – a working farm, a science museum, a botanical garden,
Smarter than the Average Bear
Among the many attractions on Baker’s estate were his animals – some as commonplace as raccoons; others exotic, like tropical birds. Among these were his bears, Adam, Eve, and Billy