Monthly Archives: July 2021

Dorchester Illustration 2523 Dorchester Historical Society report for the year

Posted on July 25, 2021 by earltaylor

Although the Dorchester Historical Society had to close to visitors, the Society has been busy.  Please take a moment to review the summary of activities for the last year. https://mcusercontent.com/2bf796f357150e4acf3f7e971/files/b36017a2-f94e-d228-016b-7cb739202a56/DHS_Annual_Review.pdf We are continuing to monitor the spike in COVID infections, … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2522 James Blake House

Posted on July 18, 2021 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration 2522   James Blake House The James Blake House at 735 Columbia Road is the oldest existing house in Boston.  It is 360 years old this summer.  We are sorry that the house is not open for public tours … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2521 Victory Road Bridge to Squantum

Posted on July 11, 2021 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration 2521   Victory Road Bridge to Squantum During World War I, a bridge was built from Commercial Point, Dorchester, to Squantum, Quincy, to allow workers to travel from Boston to the plant manufacturing destroyers at the Naval Air Station … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2520 Thetford Avenue School

Posted on July 4, 2021 by earltaylor

Today’s illustration shows a school building at the corner of Thetford Avenue and Evans Street.  The portrait photograph is a picture of Robert Swan. The City built a primary school at the corner of Thetford Avenue and Evans Street between … Continue reading →

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