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    Wednesday, April 04, 2014

    In honor of this year’s Boston Marathon, we are sharing this historic photo of the marathon in Wellesley, Massachusetts.  The runners are seen here on Central Street at the intersection of Crest Road, c.1950.  The Wellesley Service Station seen behind the runners is the current location of Pete’s Coffee & Tea at 9 Central St.

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