Monthly Archives: March 2024

Dorchester Illustration 2662, Harry B. Whall

Posted on March 31, 2024 by earltaylor

Harry B. Whall Dorchester Illustration 2662 Harry Bertram Whall was born in Dorchester in 1868 to Charles and Mary Whall.  Charles was an expressman, a person who collects and delivers goods. Mary, was a milliner, a hat maker. In the … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2116, Clock at Peabody Square

Posted on March 24, 2024 by earltaylor

The advertisement appeared in the Official Program, Dorchester Day, Saturday, June 7th, 1913. The Peabody Square Clock was commissioned on 1909 with the description: “a twelve foot, four dial, post clock in the public square, known as Peabody Square, junction … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2660, Handstand at Malibu

Posted on March 17, 2024 by earltaylor

Handstand at Malibu Dorchester Illustration 2660 This week, we are looking for information.  The illustration is of a man performing a handstand at Malibu Beach. Does anyone know how Mailibu Beach got its name?  Send your answer to   info@dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org 

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Dorchester Illustration 2659, King Square

Posted on March 10, 2024 by earltaylor

King Square Dorchester Illustration 2659 The intersection of Adams Street, Neponset Avenue and Parkman Street is known as King Square.   The image at the top of today’s illustration is an image of King Square, looking south from approximately where … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2658, Eaton Tavern

Posted on March 3, 2024 by earltaylor

Eaton Tavern Dorchester Illustration 2658 The Eaton Tavern was located in the triangle of land at the foot of Meeting House Hill, near St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church.  The little park is now known as Father Coppens Square. Over the … Continue reading →

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