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Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1905 Tax bill to Lemuel Crane in the amount of 5 pounds -10 shillings -10 pence for state and town taxes.  John White, Collector. _____ The Dorchester Illustration of the Day (DIOTD) is sent … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1904 Photograph in the possession of the Dorchester Historical Society in large album titled Old Dorchester Houses.  Blake House on the left and Noah Brooks House on the right, facing east on the original … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1903 Postcard. Caption on front: Playing Tennis, Franklin Park, Boston, Mass. Postmarked Aug 22, 1916, Roxbury Station. With one-cent stamp. On verso: Pub. by Mason Bros. & Co. Postcard. Caption on front: Tennis Courts, … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1902 Oakland Hall was a dry goods emporium located at the corner of Cummins Highway and River Street in front of the Church of the Holy Spirit. The illustration is an inset on the … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1901 Ever since I saw a set of these wind chimes at Barbara Langis’ house, I have wanted a set.  This week I found the chimes on eBay. Wind chimes with illustrations of four … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1900 Postcard. Caption on front: Ven Vill You Come Back to Dorchester? Im Vaiting for Youse Already.  Postmarked Nov 5, 1912 Upham Corner Station with one-cent stamp.  On verso:  Dutch Kid Pennant. _____ The … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1899 Free Home for Consumptives card appealing for donations. The Free Home for Consumptives was located on the north side of Quincy Street and occupied the land now taken up by the cul-de-sac Fernald … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1898 Last evening Charlie O’Hara, long-time resident of Dorchester, gave a talk about some of his memories to the Ashmont Hill Assocation. Some of the questions from the audience were about the appearance of … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1897 Matchbook cover.  McDonough & Barrett Café, 291 Adams Street, Dorchester, Mass. With message: We keep you in good spirits. The Cafe was located on the southwest corner of Adams and Park Street across … Continue reading →