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Dorchester Illustration 2641 Bird-Sawyer House, Humphreys Street

Bird-Sawyer House, Humphreys Street Dorchester Illustration 2641 Thomas Bird arrived in Dorchester from England on the second voyage of the ship Mary and John in 1635. He was a poor man but he did well enough to buy a large … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2600  Daloz Cleaners

Dorchester Illustration 2600  Daloz Cleaners Carole Mooney has provided the content for today’s message. The advertising card in the illustration has a tiny chain attached on the back above the figure’s nose and below the chin which can be shaped … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2526 Daloz Drycleaning

Daloz Cleansers started in Boston in the late 19th century.  It had retail shops in Boston although the actual work facility was located elsewhere, first in Roxbury, then South Boston,  then in 1900 in Dorchester at 11 Humphreys Street.  The … Continue reading

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