Monthly Archives: July 2012

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1837   Postcard. Caption on front: Pierce Square looking South, Dorchester Lower Mills, Mass. Dated Sep 5, 1912. On verso: Pub. by Thomson & Thomson, Boston, Mass. No. 1588. Printed in Germany. _____ The … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1836   Last Indian Camp on Savin Hill. On the site of the old fort. From photo made by James H. Stark in 1884. Pub. in  Dorchester Day, Celebration of the Two Hundred and … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1835   I just bought a new book published 2012 called Danny’s Tavern: A Collection of Neighborhood Stories, 1935-1975 by Dr. Tom Melvin.  You can find the book on Amazon. Dr. Melvin spent his … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1834   Yesterday we saw the work of lithographer William Sharp.  His great rival in lithography was John Henry Bufford. Bufford’s firm produced lively, accomplished images in many forms, including sheet music, city views, … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1833   Victoria regia or the Great Waterlily William Sharp, 1803-1875, is credited with introducing color lithography to America in 1840.  He purchased property on Dexter Street (then named Howard Street) in Washington Village, … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1832   Postcard.  Caption on front: Our “Cruising Auto” Home.  Compliments of All-Dorchester Post, Boston, Mass. No. 154 Am. Legion, 1294 Dor. Ave.  Postally unused.  This card is a bi-fold with picture on front … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1831   Real photo post card: Lifeguard and friends at the beach _____ The Dorchester Illustration of the Day (DIOTD) is sent weekdays. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please reply to be … Continue reading →

Three-d laser scanning of the Clapp Family barn began today.  This technology is now the accepted means of documenting the current conditions of historic buildings.  The firm of Harry R. Feldman, Inc., is providing the scan as part of its … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1830   Today we have another photo that the Boston Public Library has posted online: trolley stuck in snow at Upham’s Corner. _____ The Dorchester Illustration of the Day (DIOTD) is sent weekdays. If … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1829   Today we have a photo that the Boston Public Library has posted online: Thomas A. Fitzgerald son of Honey Fitz and intended wife Miss Marion H. Reardon of 59 Bakersfield Street, Dorchester.  … Continue reading →