Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1943
The Liversidge home was later used as a school for boy. The Liversidge Institution of Industry was founded in 1881 for boys only who had to be natives of England or New England. Located on River Street, about half-way between Lower Mills and Mattapan, it received and trained poor and neglected boys from seven to fourteen years old. The founder of this charity was born in England, but spent nearly the whole of his life in Dorchester. After the Institution closed in the 20th century, the property became a subdivision of modern houses.
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