Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1994
The firm of J. H. & G. L. Burt was sometimes known just as J. H. Burt & Co. Their headquarters was located on Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan.
John Holland Burt was born in Walpole, June 6, 1827. Having learned a trade as a carpenter, he came to Dorchester in 1847, and three years later, in company with his brother George, established a contractor business. Their contracts included much of the most important work in Dorchester and the surrounding country — Milton, Waltham, and Quincy.
Mr. John H. Burt was Selectman of Milton for ten years, besides having taken an active part in all town affairs, serving in various other offices. George L. Burt was a member of theBostoncommon council, 1870, 1871, 1872 and 1873; member of House of Representatives, 1880, 1881 and 1882; member of state Senate, 1884 and 1885, and trustee of Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association, 1888 and 1889.
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