Monthly Archives: May 2025

Dorchester Illustration 2722 portrait of Isaac Withington

Posted on May 25, 2025 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration 2722 portrait of Isaac Withington The burnt poker portrait of Dorchester resident Isaac Withington was created by the artist Robert Ball Hughes. Isaac Withington was born in Dorchester in 1802 and died here in 1877. Ball Hughes was … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2721 Saint Ann’s Roman Catholic Church

Posted on May 18, 2025 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration 2721 Saint Ann’s Roman Catholic Church Today’s illustration, the building in the foreground is the first rectory of St. Ann’s Church. The building farther away is the parish’s first church building. Father Fitzpatrick of St. Gregory’s Catholic Church … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2720 First High School

Posted on May 11, 2025 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration 2720 First High School Dorchester established its first high school in 1852. “In 1850 the subject of a high school was again agitated — this time with more success. One hundred and eighty-three tax-payers of the town signed … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2719 Andrew Jackson Vose

Posted on May 4, 2025 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration 2719 Andrew Jackson Vose “Andrew J. Vose (1833-1912) was brought up and educated in his native town of Dorchester. In 1849 he became associated with R. Gleason & Sons as clerk in the silver-plating business, and he continued … Continue reading →

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