Monthly Archives: February 2023

Dorchester Illustration 2605 Henry S. Russell

Dorchester Illustration 2605 Henry S. Russell Henry Sturgis Russell (June 21, 1838 – February 16, 1905) was an American military and government official who served as commander of the 5th Regiment Massachusetts Colored Volunteer Cavalry and as the first commissioner … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2604 Amos Upham

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 2604 Upham’s Corner is named for Amos Upham, who kept a general store at the corner of Dudley and Boston (now Columbia Road) Streets. Amos Upham, eighth child of Lieutenant Phineas, was born at … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2603 John Tucker’s harness shop

Dorchester Illustration 2603 John Tucker’s harness shop The house in the illustration, which still exists, is located behind the stores at 1156 to 1160 Washington Street.  It was built in 1798.  The atlases indicate that the stores in front of … Continue reading

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