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Dorchester Illustration no. 2492 Dorchester Yacht Club

Dorchester Illustration no. 2492   Dorchester Yacht Club The Dorchester Yacht Club was originally organized in 1870. Photograph published in the Boston Herald, May 24, 1956.  Caption: “Blame it on the Tide.  This is the way the Dorchester Yacht Club building … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2491 This Is the Toast

Dorchester Illustration no. 2491   This Is the Toast Today’s illustration is a postcard sent by Mabel from the post office called Mattapan Station, August 28, 1913.  The sentiment expressed is one that we want to share with all of you … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2490 Harold Grant Mitten

Dorchester Illustration no. 2490   Harold Grant Mitten At the Dorchester Historical Society, we have been in the process of a two-year-long project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I.  Starting with a collection of photographs we have of … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2489 Happy Holidays

Dorchester Illustration no. 2489 Happy Holidays Dorchester Fudge 1 package (8 squares) Bakers semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped1/2 cup marshmallow topping1/2 cup chopped nuts*  1/4 cup butter or margarine, at room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 1/2 cups sugar2/3 cup evaporated milk Place chocolate … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2488 First Parish Church in 1743

Dorchester Illustration no. 2488   First Parish Church in 1743 In 1630, on the eve of the ship Mary and John sailing from England to the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the First Parish Church congregation was formed.   After their arrival in … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration World War 1 Veterans Emmanuele and Salvatore Abbruzzese

At the Dorchester Historical Society, we are in the process of a year-long project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I. Using a collection of photographs we have of WWI Dorchester residents, we will be featuring servicemen in … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration World War I Veteran William Abbey

At the Dorchester Historical Society, we are in the process of a year-long project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I. Using a collection of photographs we have of WWI Dorchester residents, we will be featuring servicemen in … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2486 View on Blue Hill Avenue

Dorchester Illustration no. 2486   View on Blue Hill Avenue The images is of an agricultural scene “View on Blue Hill Avenue” drawn by O. D. Greene in 1891. After Dorchester’s annexation to Boston, residential development encroached on agricultural land year … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2485 Rev. Nathaniel Hall

Dorchester Illustration no. 2485   Rev. Nathaniel Hall Today’s illustration shows Rev. Nathaniel Hall and his house at the corner of Columbia Road and Sayward Street, approximately 468 Columbia Road. Nathaniel Hall was the minister of the First Parish Church in … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration no. 2484 Dorchester Gas Light Company

Dorchester Gas Light Company Before the Edison Electric Illuminating Co. of Boston brought electric lighting, there was the Dorchester Gas Light Company. The company was incorporated in 1854. “Gideon Beck, Alexander Pope, and Charles C. Harrington, their associates and successors, … Continue reading

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