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William Henry Aborn

Posted on January 11, 2021 by earltaylor

Biography of World War 1 Veteran. William Henry Aborn William Henry Aborn was born on November 29, 1887, in Richmond, Virginia. His father, William Hallet Aborn, was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, the son of a hatter who had a shop … Continue reading →

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Abraham Albert Abelson

Posted on January 11, 2021 by earltaylor

Biography of World War 1 Veteran who lived in Dorchester. Abraham Albert Abelson, known as Albert, was born on May 10, 1892, in Boston. His parents, Herman and Bessie (Sarafsky) Abelson were from Kovno, Lithuania. They immigrated to the United … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration no. 2492 Dorchester Yacht Club

Posted on January 10, 2021 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2492   Dorchester Yacht Club The Dorchester Yacht Club was originally organized in 1870. Photograph published in the Boston Herald, May 24, 1956.  Caption: “Blame it on the Tide.  This is the way the Dorchester Yacht Club building … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2491 This Is the Toast

Posted on January 3, 2021 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2491   This Is the Toast Today’s illustration is a postcard sent by Mabel from the post office called Mattapan Station, August 28, 1913.  The sentiment expressed is one that we want to share with all of you … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2490 Harold Grant Mitten

Posted on December 27, 2020 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2490   Harold Grant Mitten At the Dorchester Historical Society, we have been in the process of a two-year-long project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I.  Starting with a collection of photographs we have of … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2489 Happy Holidays

Posted on December 20, 2020 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2489 Happy Holidays Dorchester Fudge 1 package (8 squares) Bakers semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped1/2 cup marshmallow topping1/2 cup chopped nuts*  1/4 cup butter or margarine, at room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 1/2 cups sugar2/3 cup evaporated milk Place chocolate … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2488 First Parish Church in 1743

Posted on December 13, 2020 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2488   First Parish Church in 1743 In 1630, on the eve of the ship Mary and John sailing from England to the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the First Parish Church congregation was formed.   After their arrival in … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration World War 1 Veterans Emmanuele and Salvatore Abbruzzese

Posted on December 6, 2020 by earltaylor

At the Dorchester Historical Society, we are in the process of a year-long project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I. Using a collection of photographs we have of WWI Dorchester residents, we will be featuring servicemen in … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration World War I Veteran William Abbey

Posted on December 6, 2020 by earltaylor

At the Dorchester Historical Society, we are in the process of a year-long project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I. Using a collection of photographs we have of WWI Dorchester residents, we will be featuring servicemen in … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2486 View on Blue Hill Avenue

Posted on November 29, 2020 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2486   View on Blue Hill Avenue The images is of an agricultural scene “View on Blue Hill Avenue” drawn by O. D. Greene in 1891. After Dorchester’s annexation to Boston, residential development encroached on agricultural land year … Continue reading →

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