Monthly Archives: November 2021

Dorchester Illustration 2541 Putnam Nail Company humorous advertising card

The Putnam Nail Company was located in the Port Norfolk section of Dorchester.  In addition to weekly advertisements in magazines, the company put out a series of advertising cards.  Many of them featured horses, both pacers and trotters, who had … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2539 Gibson School, School Street

Christopher Gibson School The Gibson School house on School Street was named in honor of Christopher Gibson, an early donor to the schools of Dorchester.  When he died in 1674, Gibson left the sum of 104 Pounds to the town … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2538 Lyceum Hall

Dorchester Illustration 2538 Lyceum Hall Today’s illustration is a photograph of Lyceum Hall and the fire station behind it on Parish Street in 1953.  Construction of Lyceum Hall was completed in February 1840.  Walter Baker presided at the opening ceremony. … Continue reading

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