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Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1615 Bird’s eye view of Franklin Park

Posted on August 24, 2011 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1615   Postcard. Caption on front: Birds eye View of Bridge & Drive, Franklin Park, Dorchester, Mass. On verso: The Rotograph Co., N.Y. City. Printed in Germany. 56487   Postmarked Jun 8, 1909. Dorchester Center … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1614 Rose Garden Franklin Park

Posted on August 23, 2011 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1614   Postcard. Caption on front: Rose Garden, Franklin Park, Dorchester, Masschusetts 1081.   Postally unused. On verso: American Art Post Card Co., Boston, Mass. Probably 1920s. ______ The Dorchester Illustration of the Day (DIOTD) … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1613 View from Big Chimney

Posted on August 22, 2011 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1613   Postcard. Caption on front: Walter Baker Chocolate Mills, from the Big Chimney. copyright 1905 Frederick A. Frizell. Postally unused. At the very left you can see the Blaney Baptist Church at the … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Collections

Posted on August 19, 2011 by earltaylor

Dorchester Collections The Dorchester Historical Society unveiled its new book at Dorchester Descendants weekend.  Those who start Christmas shopping early, should consider multiple copies.  It is available as a gift premium in exchange for a $25 contribution. Dorchester’s Collections: Illustrating … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Descendants June 25, 2011 photos

Posted on August 19, 2011 by earltaylor

Dorchester Descendants Celebration, June 25, 2011 On June 25, 2011, the first Dorchester Descendants gathering took place at the houses of the Dorchester Historical Society.  The day’s events included illustrated talks on family history, genealogy and care of artifacts plus … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1612 Savin Hill Beach

Posted on August 19, 2011 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1612   Postcard. Caption on front: Savin Hill Bathing Beach, Dorchester, Mass.  On verso: No. 1365. Pub. by Boston Post-Card Co., 12 Pearl St. Hand colored.  Postally unused. ______ The Dorchester Illustration of the … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1611 Templeton Market

Posted on August 18, 2011 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1611   Photograph showing the Templeton Market at the corner of Dorchester Avenue and Templeton Street.  The building was on the north side of Templeton Street. The picture shows meat market workers and a … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1610 St. Margaret’s Hospital

Posted on August 17, 2011 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1610   St. Margaret’s Hospital on Jones Hill. Postcard. Caption on front: St. Margarite Hospital near Uphams Corner, Dorchester, Mass. Postally unused. Dated Aug 23, 1918.  On verso: Published by German Novelty Co., Boston, … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1609 St. William’s Church

Posted on August 16, 2011 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1609   Postcard. Caption on front: St. William’s Church, Dorchester, Mass. 7321. Postally unused.  St. William’s became a Parish set off from St. Peter’s in 1909, consisting of territory south of St. Margaret’s nearly … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1608 Edward Everett

Posted on August 15, 2011 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1608   This bas relief of Edward Everett is a posthumous portrait made by Thomas Ball, the sculptor who created the equestrian statue of George Washington in the Boston Public Garden.  The bas relief … Continue reading →

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