Monthly Archives: June 2011

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1568 Former Dorchester Historical Society board member Marcia Sewall is presenting Fables and Other Work in an exhibition at the Old Schwamb Mill, 17 Mill Lane, Arlington, beginning Saturday, June 18, with an opening … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1567 In regard to yesterday’s mention of Henry Schwarz, Vicki Rugo wrote: “From a 1994 newsclip from the Baltimore Sun: Henry Schwarz went into a partnership in a toy store here (in Baltimore) with … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1566 Today’s illustration is a scan from the Dorchester Blue Book of 1910.  Curious profession, and who was Richard Schwarz? ______ The Dorchester Illustration of the Day (DIOTD) is sent weekdays. If you receive … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1565 First, have you been on Facebook to “like” My Dot Tour yet? And this from Claire Hughes: Could you make this announcement? It is for the Garden Tour we are having in the … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1564 Here is another interior view of the Wales House circa 1900 showing what seems to be common in these 100+ year-old interior shots—lots of clutter and always a musical instrument. ______ The Dorchester … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1563 Returning to the Wales House on Olney Street, today we have a photo of a bedroom about 1900. ______ The Dorchester Illustration of the Day (DIOTD) is sent weekdays. If you receive this … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1562 Today we interrupt the regular programming with these special announcements: First – We need your help.  Please go to your Facebook account and find My Dot Tour and like it.  And while you … Continue reading →

350th Birthday of the Blake House and Dorchester Descendants Events June 21, June 24, June 25 The Dorchester Descendants project is working to locate, contact, and stay connected to descendants of Dorchester families, in Massachusetts, across the U.S. and beyond. … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1560 Today’s photo shows Emilie (on left) and Frieda Bethmann.  Frieda was Emily’s daughter.  Frieda built 13 Carruth Street and was the kindergarten principal who went to teach Cleveland’s children in the White House. … Continue reading →