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Tag Archives: Dorchester
Dorchester Illustration 2724 James and Hepzibah Swan
Dorchester Illustration 2724 James and Hepzibah Swan Colonel James Swan (1754-1830) was a native of Scotland, who came to Boston in his boyhood. He participated in the Boston Tea Party in 1773. Swan fought at Bunker Hill, where he was … Continue reading
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Dorchester Illustration 2723 The Hundred Steps
Today’s top image is a photo by Leslie Jones of the “100 Steps,” leading from Hancock Street to Downer Avenue on Jones Hill. The bottom image is a sketch drawn by Jack Frost, the Boston Herald’s columnist in his … Continue reading
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Dorchester Illustration 2722 portrait of Isaac Withington
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
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
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
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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Dorchester Illustration 2718 Buddy Clark
The following comes from http://www.gmmy.com/crooners/clark/biography.htm “Buddy Clark was a likable, versatile singer whose career was cut short at the age of 37 by an airplane crash on October 2, 1949, at 9 p.m. PST. “Buddy Clark’s real name was “Samuel Goldberg,” … Continue reading
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Dorchester Illustration 2717 Dorchester Poor House
Dorchester Illustration 2717 Dorchester Poor House The Dorchester Poor House was located on Hancock Street opposite Kane Square and opposite the end of Bowdoin Street. The Dorchester Poor House was one of several almshouses that provided food and shelter to … Continue reading
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Dorchester Illustration 2716 Frederick J. Brand
Dorchester Illustration 2716 Frederick J. Brand Frederick J. Brand was born in Plainville, Connecticut, and came to Boston after receiving his education in the schools in Plainville. He started out as a salesman for A. B. Crocker & Co., at … Continue reading
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Dorchester Illustration 2715 Sarell James Willis
Dorchester Illustration 2715 Sarell James Willis Sarell James Willis was born in Dorchester on Sept. 11, 1830. He attended public schools in Dorchester. At the age of seventeen, he became an apprentice to a tinsmith, he worked four and a … Continue reading
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