Monthly Archives: August 2014

Dorchester Illustration no. 2162   Scan of advertisement  in the collection of the Dorchester Historical Society, showing the Dorchester Fire-Proof Storage Warehouse behind the Humphreys House.   Jonas Humphrey purchased his land in 1637 from William Hammond who moved to … Continue reading →

The Board of the Dorchester Historical Society Requests That You Kindly Reserve the Date for “Dinner at Willow Court” Friday, September 26, 2014 Commencing at 6 o’clock in the evening at DHS Headquarters. A festive evening to recall the style … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration no. 2161   Postcard. Caption on front St. Anns Episcopal Church, Dorchester, Mass.  Postmarked Feb. 7, 1906 with one-cent stamp. The building is located at 10 East Cottage Street near Dudley Street.  The building is currently owned by … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration no. 2160   This announcement for the Dorchester Bicycle Club is one of the earliest postcards in our collection. __ The Dorchester Illustration is sent occasionally. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please reply to be taken … Continue reading →

The Board of the Dorchester Historical Society Requests That You Kindly Reserve the Date for “Dinner at Willow Court” Friday, September 26, 2014 Commencing at 6 o’clock in the evening at DHS Headquarters. A festive evening to recall the style … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration no. 2159 Dorchester High School Football Team Dorchester Illustration no. 2159   October 11, 1974.  Praise for Team’s Rescue.  Boston Mayor Kevin White brings words of praise Friday to the football field at Dorchester High School in the … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration no. 2158  Photograph of George N. Clarke.  Handwritten note on verso: George N. Clarke, Dorchester, MA.  Died in the war.  A tinsmith from Dorchester, Massachusetts, George Clarke served with the 11th MA Infantry and died of disease at … Continue reading →