Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1688 Fountain

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1688

 

In 1885 a 26-foot high fountain was installed in memory of Theodore Lyman, Jr., Mayor of Boston in 1834-1835.  Lyman was called the first to introduce water into the city.  The fountain disappeared in the mid 20th century. 

Postcard. Caption on front: The Fountain, Eaton Square, Dorchester, Mass. 105379. On verso: Published by American Art Post Card Co., Boston, Mass.   Postmarked May 31, 1933.

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