Monthly Archives: July 2017

Dorchester Illustration 2311 Ray A Campbell

Ray Alexander Campbell -1924.0001.015 At the Dorchester Historical Society, we are in the process of a year-long project to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of World War 1. Using a collection of photographs we have of World War 1 Dorchester residents, … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration of the Day 2310 Fred C. Gilpatric, Jr.

Dorchester Illustration no. 2310       Fred C. Gilpatric Fred C. Gilpatric – 1924.0001.018 At the Dorchester Historical Society, we are in the process of a year-long project to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of World War I. Using a collection of … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2309 Adams Corner

Dorchester Illustration no. 2309           Adams Corner circa 1877 The Dorchester Historical Society has received a set of three photographs from descendants of the Pierce family. This photo came in three parts. The three photos appear to have been separate, mounted … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illusration 2308 Cannons for the War of 1812

Dorchester Illustration no. 2308           Cannons for the War of 1812 The Dorchester Historical Society has acquired 2 brass cannons that were made for the New England Guards in 1814.  The Guards used them in their encampments, including on Savin Hill, … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2307 World War I: Harold Armstrong Andrews

Dorchester Illustration no. 2307 World War I: Harold Armstrong Andrews What we are cataloging now at the Dorchester Historical Society At the Dorchester Historical Society, we are in the process of a year-long project to commemorate the 100 year anniversary … Continue reading

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