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William Russell Powers

Posted on September 19, 2021 by earltaylor

William Russell Powers World War I Veteran By Camille Arbogast William Russell Powers was born at home at 30 Church Street in Dorchester on April 17, 1896. His parents were Patrick Robert and Catherine Elizabeth (Chalmers) Powers, both of whom … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2530 450 Talbot Avenue

Posted on September 12, 2021 by earltaylor

The building at the northeast corner of Talbot Avenue and Welles Avenue is now used by the Codman Square Post Office as an annex. The building was originally built as a garage in 1921. The Duby Hudson Company seems to … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2529 Arrest for Anti-Discrimination Protest

Posted on September 5, 2021 by earltaylor

Today’s illustration is a photo of Betty Wise at the time of her arrest for participating in an anti-discrimination protest. The photo is a press photo, dated September 16, 1963, possibly from the Boston Herald. The police arrested three demonstrators … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2528 Dorchester Alms House

Posted on August 29, 2021 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration 2528 Dorchester Alms House The Dorchester Alms House was located on the north side of Hancock Street opposite Kane Square, where there is a city yard today. In the year before the annexation of Dorchester to Boston, the … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2527 Alice Stone Blackwell

Posted on August 22, 2021 by earltaylor

August 26, 2020, is the 100th anniversary of the federal government’s ratification of the 19th amendment pertaining to voting rights for women. The federal amendment mandates “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2526 Daloz Drycleaning

Posted on August 15, 2021 by earltaylor

Daloz Cleansers started in Boston in the late 19th century. It had retail shops in Boston although the actual work facility was located elsewhere, first in Roxbury, then South Boston, then in 1900 in Dorchester at 11 Humphreys Street. The … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2525 Lifeguard and Friends

Posted on August 8, 2021 by earltaylor

Real photo post card: Lifeguard and friends at the beach. The photograph is by A. W. Cutter of Dorchester, but we don’t have any information about him. At the height of summer, it seems appropriate to show a vintage photo … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2524 S. S. Pierce homestead

Posted on August 1, 2021 by earltaylor

Samuel S. Pierce, the son of Daniel and Lydia Davenport Pierce, was born in the farmhouse owned by his family in what is now the Cedar Grove section of Dorchester. The house appears to have been built in the 18th … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2523 Dorchester Historical Society report for the year

Posted on July 25, 2021 by earltaylor

Although the Dorchester Historical Society had to close to visitors, the Society has been busy. Please take a moment to review the summary of activities for the last year. https://mcusercontent.com/2bf796f357150e4acf3f7e971/files/b36017a2-f94e-d228-016b-7cb739202a56/DHS_Annual_Review.pdf We are continuing to monitor the spike in COVID infections, … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2522 James Blake House

Posted on July 18, 2021 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration 2522 James Blake House The James Blake House at 735 Columbia Road is the oldest existing house in Boston. It is 360 years old this summer. We are sorry that the house is not open for public tours … Continue reading →

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