Monthly Archives: December 2012

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1924 Scan of illustration from King’s Hand-Book of Boston. Boston: Moses King Corporation, 1889. 9th ed. King’s Hand-Book says that the Consumptives Home Grove Hall was incorporated in 1870, six years after it was … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1923 Bronze plaque in Watertown.  Another plaque describes the scene depicted: Here landed Roger Clap and the Dorchester men, June, 1630. We went up Charles River, until the river grew narrow and shallow, and … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1922 Folded card with slots to hold dimes. Turn your chicken feed into a golden nest egg. Dorchester Savings Bank. copyright 1955. _____ The Dorchester Illustration of the Day (DIOTD) is sent weekdays. If … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1921 Photograph of sketch of John Marshall elementary school, 35 Westville Street, published in Boston Herald, January 12, 1971.  The school was designed to introduce open-space learning. The principles of the plan were: Students … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1920 Folded card with title: Save Dimes to Have Dollars.  Dorchester Savings Bank.  Spine title: Thrifty Savers Book. Copyright 1952. _____ The Dorchester Illustration of the Day (DIOTD) is sent weekdays. If you receive … Continue reading →