Monthly Archives: July 2023

Dorchester Illustration 2627, Baker Chocolate Company

Posted on July 30, 2023 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration 2627, Baker Chocolate Company Baker Chocolate was a frequent advertiser of its products in national magazines before the era of radio and television. Many of its ads were aimed toward parents. The advertisement in the today’s illustration targets … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Pottery foot warmer, Dorchester Illustration 2626

Posted on July 23, 2023 by earltaylor

Dorchester Pottery foot warmer Dorchester Illustration 2626 Dorchester Pottery Works produced commercial and industrial stoneware and later decorative tableware until the 1970s. Founded in 1895 by George Henderson, the business was located on Victory Road near Mill Street. The Dorchester … Continue reading →

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Grove Hall Universalist Church, Dorchester Illustraton 2625

Posted on July 16, 2023 by earltaylor

Grove Hall Universalist Church, Dorchester Illustration 2625 Holy Tabernacle Church is located at 70 Washington St. This section of Washington Street is between Columbia Road and Blue Hill Avenue. The illustration of the church building is from American Architect and … Continue reading →

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Ernest Skinner, Dorchester Illustration 2624

Posted on July 9, 2023 by earltaylor

Ernest Skinner Dorchester Illustration 2624 Ernest M. Skinner (1866-1960) was the most prominent organ builder of the early 20th century. Skinner believed an organ should be able to play all music effectively and with infinite tonal variety. His organs were … Continue reading →

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CowParade in Fields Corner Dorchester Illustration 2623

Posted on July 2, 2023 by earltaylor

CowParade in Fields Corner Dorchester Illustration 2623 Two life-size fiberglass cows are on display at Fields Corner’s Memorial Square at the intersection of Dorchester Avenue and Adams Street. They are part of a herd of 75 life-size cows displayed across … Continue reading →

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