Monthly Archives: August 2019

Dorchester Illustration 2419 Charles Simon Bennett

Dorchester Illustration no. 2419      Charles Simon Bennett 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 … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2418 Ward Macondray King House

Dorchester Illustration no. 2418      Ward, Macondary, King House The Ward-Macondray-King House was a three-story Federal mansion, built on Adams Street about the year 1800, opposite Lonsdale and Mallet Streets. Nothing seems to be known of Susan Ward, the first owner, … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration of the Day 2417 Thomas L. Monahan

Dorchester Illustration no. 2417      Thomas L. Monahan 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 … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2416 16 Howe Street redux

Dorchester Illustration no. 2416    16 Howe Street redux A few weeks ago we had a vintage photo of 16 Howe Street alongside a more recent one.  More information has come to light about the history of the house and its … Continue reading

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