Monthly Archives: March 2023

Dorchester Illustration 2609 Stedman Home on Savin Hill

Posted on March 26, 2023 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration 2609 Stedman Home on Savin Hill One of the featured insets on the 1858 Map of Norfolk County is the “Residence of D. B. Stedman, Esq. Savin Hill, Dorchester. Daniel B. Stedman was an importer of crockery and … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2608 Consumptives Home on Quincy Street

Posted on March 19, 2023 by earltaylor

The Free Home for Consumptives was located on the north side of Quincy Street and occupied the land now taken up by the cul-de-sac Fernald Terrace and its houses. .  It was free to “all poor consumptives, of every nationality, … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2607 Roger Clap Monument

Posted on March 12, 2023 by earltaylor

Roger Clap was one of the Dorchester settlers who arrived on the ship Mary and John in 1630.  The ship dropped anchor off Nantasket, because the captain was not familiar with Boston harbor.  The settlers traveled overland from Nantasket until … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2606  David Claypoole Johnston

Posted on March 5, 2023 by earltaylor

David Claypoole Johnston was an artist and political cartoonist, who spent part of his life in Dorchester on Payson Avenue. Today’s illustration is an example of his work.  In the 1840 U.S. election, Democrat Martin Van Buren hoped to be … Continue reading →

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