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May 19, 2019 2 pm Program and Annual Meeting

Posted on April 29, 2019 by earltaylor

The Dorchester Historical Society will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 2 p.m. Note: the program will held at the new building of the Pipefitters Local Union 537 at 40 Enterprise Street (the side street next … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2402 Frank Trachtenberg

Posted on April 28, 2019 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2402   Frank Trachtenberg 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, … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2401 website Global Boston

Posted on April 21, 2019 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2401    website devoted to Boston immigration This week, instead of the usual illustration, I want to recommend a website about Boston immigration.  The Dorchester section of Global Boston has just gone live this week.   https://globalboston.bc.edu/index.php/home/immigrant-places/dorchester/   … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2400 Harvard Garbage Receptacle

Posted on April 14, 2019 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2400    Harvard Garbage Receptacle People of a certain age may remember the backyard garbage receptacle.  It seems that every backyard in Dorchester had metal receptacle set into the ground to contain household food waste until collection day. … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2399 Simpson Refrigerator

Posted on April 7, 2019 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2399    Simpson Refrigerator Simpson Refrigerator   We have recently received photographs of a Simpson Refrigerator made here in Dorchester.  Simpson did not last as long as the Eddy refrigerator company that was located near Field’s Corner.  Simpson … Continue reading →

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April 14, 2019 Organizing Your Family History

Posted on March 31, 2019 by earltaylor

Dorchester Historical Society, 195 Boston Street, Dorchester, MA  02125 Sunday, April 14, 2019, 2 pm Curious to discover more about your family history but don’t know where to begin? Perhaps you are looking for suggestions on how to organize the collection of … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2398 Henry Joseph Gardner

Posted on March 31, 2019 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2398   Henry Joseph Gardner Hannah Clap married Henry Gardner, of Stow, Massachusetts, in 1778.  Henry had been treasurer of Massachusetts, having been appointed by the Sons of Liberty to that office as early as 1774.  Dorchester was … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2397 Prendergast Preventorium

Posted on March 24, 2019 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2397   Prendergast Preventorium The Public Health Museum in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, reminds us that March 24 is TB day. On March 24, 1882, Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB).  At … Continue reading →

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Open Houses in April moved to the 2nd Sunday of the month

Posted on March 17, 2019 by earltaylor

Due to Easter falling on the third Sunday, our historic houses will be open on the second Sunday in April. William Clapp House, 195 Boston Street; Lemuel Clap House, 199 Boston Street; James Blake House, 735 Columbia Road.  11 am … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2396 Blue Hill Bank and Blue Hill National Bank

Posted on March 17, 2019 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2396   Blue Hill Bank and Blue Hill National Bank Blue Hill Bank and Blue Hill National Bank of Dorchester The Dorchester and Milton Bank opened in 1832.  In 1850 it suffered a robbery, losing $32,000 and the … Continue reading →

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