Monthly Archives: June 2023

Farrington Store, Dorchester Illustration 2622

Posted on June 25, 2023 by earltaylor

Farrington Store, Dorchester Illustration 2622 Franklin Farrington operated a small grocery store at the corner of Dorchester Avenue and East Street at Glover’s Corner from 1856 until his death in 1901. The Farrington Store building still stands at Dorchester’s most … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2621, Bunker Hill Day

Posted on June 18, 2023 by earltaylor

Bunker Hill Day Dorchester Illustration 2621 Bunker Hill Day was yesterday. It marks the Battle of Bunker Hill, the first major battle in the Revolutionary War, which took place on June 17, 1775, in Charlestown. The British won the battle. … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2620 Al Donahue

Posted on June 11, 2023 by earltaylor

Al Donahue Dorchester Illustration 2620 Al Donahue was a violinist and a big band leader. Albert Francis Donahue was born on Huntoon Street in Dorchester in 1902. He graduated from Boston University Law School, but he was in such demand … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2619, Humphrey Atherton’s Tomb

Posted on June 4, 2023 by earltaylor

Humphrey Atherton’s Tomb Dorchester Illustration 2619 Humphrey Atherton was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, and he organized the first militia in Dorchester. As Major-General in the Suffolk Regiment, he was the senior military officer in New … Continue reading →

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