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Dorchester Illustration 2606  David Claypoole Johnston

David Claypoole Johnston was an artist and political cartoonist, who spent part of his life in Dorchester on Payson Avenue. Today’s illustration is an example of his work.  In the 1840 U.S. election, Democrat Martin Van Buren hoped to be … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2605 Henry S. Russell

Dorchester Illustration 2605 Henry S. Russell Henry Sturgis Russell (June 21, 1838 – February 16, 1905) was an American military and government official who served as commander of the 5th Regiment Massachusetts Colored Volunteer Cavalry and as the first commissioner … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2604 Amos Upham

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 2604 Upham’s Corner is named for Amos Upham, who kept a general store at the corner of Dudley and Boston (now Columbia Road) Streets. Amos Upham, eighth child of Lieutenant Phineas, was born at … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2603 John Tucker’s harness shop

Dorchester Illustration 2603 John Tucker’s harness shop The house in the illustration, which still exists, is located behind the stores at 1156 to 1160 Washington Street.  It was built in 1798.  The atlases indicate that the stores in front of … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2602 98 Centre Street

Dorchester Illustration 2602 98 Centre Street Postcards came into their greatest era of popularity just after the turn of the 20th century.  Soon, homeowners were having photos of their homes made into postcards.  Today we have a postcard written in … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2601 Reed Edwin Peggram

Dorchester Illustration 2601 Reed Edwin Peggram Doctor Ethelene Whitmire, from the University of Wisconsin, has brought to our attention some information about a Dorchester resident, Reed Edwin Peggram. Previously unknown to us, Peggram’s grandmother worked in the kitchen of the … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2600  Daloz Cleaners

Dorchester Illustration 2600  Daloz Cleaners Carole Mooney has provided the content for today’s message. The advertising card in the illustration has a tiny chain attached on the back above the figure’s nose and below the chin which can be shaped … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2599 The Hundred Steps

The stairway that leads from Hancock Street to Downer Avenue on Jones Hill contain more that 100 steps.  The concrete stairway replaced a wooden stairway, pictured as the lower image in today’s illustration.  The photograph of the wooden stairway was … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2598 Franklin Park Zoo

Dorchester Illustration 2598 Franklin Park Zoo Although Franklin Park is technically on the edge of Dorchester and not part of Dorchester’s historical territory, the park feels as if it is home. Franklin Park Zoo comprises 72 acres within Franklin Park.  … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2597 Fields Corner Municipal Building

Dorchester Illustration 2597 Fields Corner Municipal Building From the National Register nomination:: Visible from the Fields Corner intersection, looking northwestward along Adams Street is the architecturally significant, High Victorian Gothic Municipal Building at 1 Arcadia Street and 193 Adams Street. … Continue reading

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