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Dorchester Illustration 2558 Preston House

Dorchester Illustration 2558 Preston House The watercolor painting at the top of today’s illustration was painted by Frank Henry Shapleigh, a noted fine art painter who visited Dorchester in the 1870s.  The illustration was published in A History and Guide … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2440 Commercial Point

Dorchester Illustration no. 2440      Commercial Point Commercial Point is the home to the colorful gas tank we all see as we travel the Southeast Expressway as well as to the Old Colony Yacht Club.  During the 19th century, the point … Continue reading

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