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  Dorchester Illustration no. 2210 Enjoy history at the Dorchester Historical Society’s fundraiser at the new Boston Harbor Distillery.  You have been to the Boston Winery with us; now we can see the distillery next door.  Tickets are available at … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration no. 2209   The Colonial File Company was located on a part of Tenean Street that was obliterated by the Southeast Expressway.  They manufactured hand files for machinists.   If anyone is a keeper of old tools, would … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration no. 2208 Eat your history at the Dorchester Historical Society’s fundraiser t the new Boston Harbor Distillery in Port Norfolk. Putnam Nail Company Hot-forged Sliders with City Head Horseshoe Nails (beef or portabella) Lawley’s Shipyard Intrepid Salt Cod … Continue reading →

Visit to Worchester Art Museum today included a view of a portrait of Sarah Morton by Gilbert Stuart. Sarah lived on Dudley Street in Dorchester in the Morton mansion designed by her cousin Charles Bulfinch. Sarah’s publications include poems contributed … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration no. 2206 The Putnam Horseshoe Nail company was one of the early manufacturers at Port Norfolk.  The attached illustration shows an advertisement including some of the day’s famous horses and reasons to buy the Putnam nail.  In 1890 … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration no. 2205 Attached please find the invitation to the Dorchester Historical Society’s fundraiser scheduled for September 20, 2015, 4 to 6 pm at the new Boston Harbor Distillery in Port Norfolk.  Why should you attend?  1) support the … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration no. 2205 Attached please find the invitation to the Dorchester Historical Society’s fundraiser scheduled for September 20, 2015, 4 to 6 pm at the new Boston Harbor Distillery in Port Norfolk. Why should you attend? 1) support the … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration no. 2204 Find out about Horsheshoe Nails, Yachts and Nutty Buddys on September 20th.  Save the date.       _____ The Dorchester Illustration is sent occasionally. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please reply to be … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration no. 2202 Find out about Horsheshoe Nails, Yachts and Nutty Buddys on September 20th.  Save the date. _____ The Dorchester Illustration is sent occasionally. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please reply to be taken off the … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration no. 2202 Nutty Buddys _____ The Dorchester Illustration is sent occasionally. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please reply to be taken off the e-mail list. If you know others who would like to receive the daily … Continue reading →