Monthly Archives: June 2012

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1798   Today we have a stereoview of a scene at Savin Hill – note that the picture itself says “Savern Hill.”  Stereoview cards were placed in a holder with lenses, so that when … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1797   It seems that the blurring of the boundary lines between Dorchester and the rest of Boston began as early as the 19th century.  Today we have a photograph of Miss Ryan at … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1796   Another photo from Bob Rugo possibly shows the Henry Crane stable that stood at 1167 Washington Street prior to 1890 in the same spot as the building we saw in yesterday’s illustration.  … Continue reading →