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Monthly Archives: January 2019
Dorchester Illustration 2389 Bollard of Three Decker
Dorchester Illustration no. 2389 Bollard of Three Decker The sculptures on top of bollards at Edward Everett Square, located in the plaza with the bronze pear sculpture, represent themes connecting Dorchester’s past and present. One of the pieces of artwork … Continue reading
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Dorchester Illustration 2388 House of William Cranch Bond
Dorchester Illustration no. 2388 House of William Cranch Bond The photograph shows the house of astronomer William Cranch Bond, who, together with his son George Phillips Bond, are regarded as the first important contributors towards the early history of astronomy … Continue reading
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Dorchester Historical Society open houses
The Dorchester Historical Society’s historic houses are open on Sunday, January 20, 2019: William Clapp House, 195 Boston Street James Blake House, 735 Columbia Road The Lemuel Clap House will not be open but will be open February 17th.
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Dorchester Illustration 2387 Baker Chocolate tank car
Dorchester Illustration no. 2387 The Dorchester Historical Society has model railroad cars imitating those that shipped liquid chocolate all over the USA. Jeff Gonyeau recently took a photograph of a real tank car with the Bakers Chocolate name and logo … Continue reading
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Dorchester Illustration 2386 Morton Street at Blue Hill Avenue
Dorchester Illustration no. 2386 Morton Street at Blue Hill Avenue Blue Hill Avenue began as the Brush Hill Turnpike. It was chartered in 1805 and although the Town of Milton disapproved, the turnpike was completed in 1809. In 1810 an … Continue reading
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