Monthly Archives: February 2012

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1731   Old South Church, Dorchester 1848  (Second Church) Source of description: Codman Square House Tour Booklet 1997 Codman Square’s earliest notable building is Second Church, a Federal-style meeting house originally built in 1806, … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1730   Yesterday’s mystery objects have been identified as removable teeth that are inserted into the ring of a large wooden gear.  Once inserted into the hole in the ring, a nail or wooden … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1729   Today’s photo shows some wooden objects owned by the Dorchester Historical Society.  We would like to know what you think these objects might be. ______ The Dorchester Illustration of the Day (DIOTD) … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1728   Our illustration today is a painting “Waiting for Its Master” by Alexander Pope Jr. that was up for auction in January. The following is from various internet sources: Alexander Pope Jr. (1849-1924) … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1727   Today we have a Baker Chocolate advertisement that appeals to history to sell its product. ______ The Dorchester Illustration of the Day (DIOTD) is sent weekdays. If you receive this e-mail by … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1726  A couple of weeks ago, we had information about the Gushee dairy on Fuller Street.  From Dan Jenkins:   Here is a photo of 104 Fuller, formerly 92 then 95, sent to me … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1725   Almost a year ago, we saw the photo of the Glenway School Annex and wondered where it might have been.  A study of the old maps indicates that the school occupied a … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1724 Today we have a selection of Baker chocolate trade cards in the fruits & blossoms series.   Please attend the chocolate program at the Dorchester Historical Society on Sunday.  If you are a … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1723   The Dorchester Gas Light Company operated storage gasometers at various locations in Dorchester.  The 1874 atlas shows one at Adams Corner approximately where the Eire Pub is located, one at Glover’s Corner … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1722   In the first half of the 20th century, the Cosgrove Milk Company operated from a location on Christopher Street in the commercial area to the east of Adams Street in the Field’s … Continue reading →