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Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1834   Yesterday we saw the work of lithographer William Sharp.  His great rival in lithography was John Henry Bufford. Bufford’s firm produced lively, accomplished images in many forms, including sheet music, city views, … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1833   Victoria regia or the Great Waterlily William Sharp, 1803-1875, is credited with introducing color lithography to America in 1840.  He purchased property on Dexter Street (then named Howard Street) in Washington Village, … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1832   Postcard.  Caption on front: Our “Cruising Auto” Home.  Compliments of All-Dorchester Post, Boston, Mass. No. 154 Am. Legion, 1294 Dor. Ave.  Postally unused.  This card is a bi-fold with picture on front … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1831   Real photo post card: Lifeguard and friends at the beach _____ The Dorchester Illustration of the Day (DIOTD) is sent weekdays. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please reply to be … Continue reading →

Three-d laser scanning of the Clapp Family barn began today.  This technology is now the accepted means of documenting the current conditions of historic buildings.  The firm of Harry R. Feldman, Inc., is providing the scan as part of its … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1830   Today we have another photo that the Boston Public Library has posted online: trolley stuck in snow at Upham’s Corner. _____ The Dorchester Illustration of the Day (DIOTD) is sent weekdays. If … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1829   Today we have a photo that the Boston Public Library has posted online: Thomas A. Fitzgerald son of Honey Fitz and intended wife Miss Marion H. Reardon of 59 Bakersfield Street, Dorchester.  … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1828   Remember the photo of the longest wooden stairway in the city we saw the day before yesterday? Here’s a comment: I lived on Jerome St. from 1941 to 1971 and went to … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1827 Today’s illustration is a mystery.  Can anyone identify this house?  Is that a cross in a building behind the house?  This house seems to have another house quite similar to it situated at … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1826   I have heard about the hundred steps—a stairway leading from Hancock Street up the side of Jones Hill, but I had never seen a picture.  Does anyone have more information? _____ The … Continue reading →