Monthly Archives: April 2019

May 19, 2019 2 pm Program and Annual Meeting

Posted on April 29, 2019 by earltaylor

The Dorchester Historical Society will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 2 p.m. Note: the program will held at the new building of the Pipefitters Local Union 537 at 40 Enterprise Street (the side street next … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2402 Frank Trachtenberg

Posted on April 28, 2019 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2402   Frank Trachtenberg At the Dorchester Historical Society, we are in the process of a year-long project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I. Using a collection of photographs we have of WWI Dorchester residents, … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2401 website Global Boston

Posted on April 21, 2019 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2401    website devoted to Boston immigration This week, instead of the usual illustration, I want to recommend a website about Boston immigration.  The Dorchester section of Global Boston has just gone live this week.   https://globalboston.bc.edu/index.php/home/immigrant-places/dorchester/   … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2400 Harvard Garbage Receptacle

Posted on April 14, 2019 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2400    Harvard Garbage Receptacle People of a certain age may remember the backyard garbage receptacle.  It seems that every backyard in Dorchester had metal receptacle set into the ground to contain household food waste until collection day. … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2399 Simpson Refrigerator

Posted on April 7, 2019 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2399    Simpson Refrigerator Simpson Refrigerator   We have recently received photographs of a Simpson Refrigerator made here in Dorchester.  Simpson did not last as long as the Eddy refrigerator company that was located near Field’s Corner.  Simpson … Continue reading →

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