Monthly Archives: January 2013

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1952 The Putnam Nail Company, located on Port Norfolk, was the leader in manufacturing horse-shoe nails, and usually their trade cards pictured horses.  This trade card is just a charming illustration. ____ The Dorchester … Continue reading →

Sunday, February 17, 2013, 2 pm plus Joe Carlin presents “Eating and Drinking in Colonial New England” This illustrated lecture will examine the importance of food during the Colonial era; the development of etiquette; food marketing; entertaining in the home; … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1951 Although we know nothing more than the title, I can’t resist showing a photo of a House on the Mattapan Road. ____ The Dorchester Illustration of the Day (DIOTD) is sent weekdays. If … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1950 Commercial Point has been related to shipping since the beginning of the 19th century.  It was the location of a small fishing operation and later the Preston Chocolate factory.  Then it became the … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1949 Today we have a view of the back side of the Pierce House on Oakton Avenue.  Dating to 1683, the Pierce House has an added lean-to on the back. We saw a photo … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1948 Take a look at the similarities between the original building of St. Marks Church on Dorchester Avenue and yesterday’s illustration of St. Matthews. Postcard. Caption on front: St. Marks Church and Rectory, Dorchester. … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1947 Postcard. Caption on front: St. Matthews Catholic Church, Dorchester, Mass.  Postally unused.  On verso: No.B2141 Published by T.E. Cushing, Dorchester, Mass. ca. 1910. In 1888 Father Fitzpatrick of St. Gregory bought a lot … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1946 St. William Parish was set off from St. Peter in 1909, consisting of territory south of St. Margaret nearly to Glovers Corner, and including the Savin Hill district. The Reverend James J. Baxter … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1945 The Bridgham House was lost in 1873. A Landmark Gone Demolition of the Bridgham House in Dorchester Reminiscences of Two Hundred Years Ago One of the most ancient houses in New England, and … Continue reading →

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1944 Stereoview card showing First Church and Lyceum Hall on Meeting House Hill, from the second half of the 19th century. ____ The Dorchester Illustration of the Day (DIOTD) is sent weekdays. If you … Continue reading →