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Dorchester Illustration 2654 Community Church of Neponset

Community Church of Neponset Dorchester Illustration 2654 On Nov. 1, 1927, the Appleton Methodist Episcopal Church (organized March 1848), combined with Trinity Congregational Church (organized May 11, 1859), to form the Community Church of Neponset at 51 Walnut Street. It … Continue reading

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Merrill G. Leavens Interview

Merrill Leavens at 97 years of age. Mr. Leavens is a former Port Norfolk resident. He grew up at 52 Port Norfolk Street. The interview with Merrill George Leavens took place, June 11, 2021, at his home, 212 Parke Ave., … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2369 William Edward Doucette

Dorchester Illustration no. 2369        William Edward Doucette 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 … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illusration 2368 Stearns Lumber

Dorchester Illustration no. 2368        Stearns Lumber Stearns Lumber Company 75th anniversary medal The Stearns Lumber Company, which eventually covered forty acres, was opened by A. T. Stearns in 1849 at Port Norfolk where wood could arrived by ship or by … Continue reading

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