Wellesley has long been a haven for affluence, with stately homes and meticulously landscaped properties dotting its tree-lined streets. By , the town was already flourishing, introducing its first newspaper, bank and telephone service as its population surged. Local leaders ensured that progress remained steady, embracing modern conveniences early on. Families flock to the town for its educational excellence, as well as its proximity to elite private schools.
For nearly years, the school has educated trailblazers across politics, media, finance and science. This unexpected college town where prominent individuals once lived is the next big American hot spot. Wellesley is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Getty Images. Autumn oranges and yellows decorate the entrance to Elm Park in Wellesley. Wellesley residents enjoy a quaint atmosphere for living. A hiker relaxing at Lake Waban in Wellesley.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, recalling Diane Sawyer's singing voice from the days she and the television journalist were classmates at Wellesley College, gets a laugh while they posed for a photo session in New York, Nov. Madeleine Albright also attended Wellesley College. CBS via Getty Images. You are viewing 1 of 6 images Previous Image Next Image.
