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Dorchester Illustration 2347 James Barnie

Posted on April 8, 2018 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2347   James Barnie At the Dorchester Historical Society, we are in the process of a year-long project to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of World War I. Using a collection of photographs we have of World War … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2346 Adams Street School, Cedar Grove

Posted on April 1, 2018 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2346    Adams Street School, Cedar Grove      Today’s illustration has been provided by the Boston City Archives. Have you ever wondered if an earlier building may have been located on your lot before your house was built? Next … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2345 James A. McDonald

Posted on March 25, 2018 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illusration 2345 James McDonald At the Dorchester Historical Society, we are in the process of a year-long project to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of World War I. Using a collection of photographs we have of World War I … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2344 Nahum Capen

Posted on March 18, 2018 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2344    Nahum Capen     Nahum Capen was a publisher and writer, tireless student of natural science and of politics, counsellor of statesmen and authors, Postmaster of Boston, 1857-61, and the originator of important improvements in the postal service.  … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2343 Fire at Frost Coal

Posted on March 11, 2018 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2343    Fire at Frost Coal     On April 23, 1944, a fire broke out at the Frost Coal Company, located in Neponset on the Neponset River edge, between the traffic bridge and the railroad bridge.  The location is … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2343 Doherty Brothers

Posted on March 4, 2018 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2342    Doherty Brothers       At the Dorchester Historical Society, we are in the process of a year-long project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I. Using a collection of photographs we have of WWI Dorchester … Continue reading →

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2018 March 15 7:30 pm Dorchester Trivia Night at the Boston Brewing Company

Posted on March 2, 2018 by earltaylor

Come test your knowledge of all things Dorchester! The Dorchester Historical Society presents Episode II of the very popular trivia night. Hosted at the Dorchester Brewing Company, 1250 Massachusetts Avenue, Dorchester

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Dorchester Illustration 2341 Albert Little

Posted on February 25, 2018 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2341    Albert Little      At the Dorchester Historical Society, we are in the process of a year-long project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I. Using a collection of photographs we have of WWI Dorchester residents, … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2339 Patrick Joseph McLoughlin

Posted on February 11, 2018 by earltaylor

  Dorchester Illustration no. 2339     Patrick Joseph McLoughlin   Mary McLoughlin Boucher has been following our World War I servicemen blog posts and contacted us about her grandfather, who was a lifelong Dorchester resident and veteran of World War I. … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2338 Marion E. Voye

Posted on February 4, 2018 by earltaylor

  Dorchester Illustration no. 2338     Marion E. Voye At the Dorchester Historical Society, we are in the process of a year-long project to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of World War I. Using a collection of photographs we have of … Continue reading →

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