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City Archaeologist Joe Bagley will speak about Dorchester’s underground – 2 pm

Book Launch – Sunday, Oct. 7th, 2 pm Jake Hanna: The Rhythm and Wit of a Swinging Jazz Drummer. By Maria Judge.  Jake Hanna was a Dorchester boy who made the national scene.

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1870 Card advertising real estate, 159 Walnut Street, on Port Norfolk, with address and photo on front and description on verso.  Apparently foreclosed property for sale at the end of the Depression.  4/42.  Plus … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1869   First Parish Church and Lyceum Hall Postcard. Caption on front: E6400 Dorchester, Mass. First Parish Church and Lyceum Hall, Meeting House Hill. Postally unused. The building of First Parish, built in 1897, … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1868 The Ashmont Universalist Church was located at 22 Bushnell Street, corner of Lombard Street behind All Saints Church.  The building is now a private residence. “This parish [Ashmont Parish] sprung into existence through … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1867 The John D. Bussell Supply Co. was located at 1869 Dorchester Avenue, on the west side of the Avenue, approximately across from the entrance to Dracut Street.  That number would be included in … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1866 Today we have the Edmund J Baker House.  Edmund J Baker was the son of James, the founder of the chocolate company that later became Walter Baker.  Edmund took over the business in … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1865 Postcard. Caption on front: General View of Franklin Park, showing Bridge and Duck Pond. Postmarked Dec. 24, 1906 Roxbury Station, with one-cent stamp.  On verso: A 5118 Published by The New England News … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1863 Today we have an issue of the Strand Theatre News from 1929 highlighting Clara Bow.  And not that they have actual “talkies.” _____ The Dorchester Illustration of the Day (DIOTD) is sent weekdays. … Continue reading →