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Dorchester Illustration 2682, Coal Gas Holder at Adams Corner

Coal Gas Holder at Adams Street and Gallivan Boulevard Dorchester Illustration 2682 The Dorchester Gas Light Company was incorporated in 1854. “Gideon Beck, Alexander Pope, and Charles C. Harrington, their associates and successors, are hereby made a corporation, by the … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2309 Adams Corner

Dorchester Illustration no. 2309           Adams Corner circa 1877 The Dorchester Historical Society has received a set of three photographs from descendants of the Pierce family. This photo came in three parts. The three photos appear to have been separate, mounted … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2285 Adams Corner 1927

Dorchester Illustration no. 2285    Adams Corner In the late 1920s photographs were taken do document site conditions in preparation for the Southern Artery project. The project included the construction of Gallivan Boulevard from Neponset to Morton Street plus improvements along … Continue reading

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