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Dorchester Illustration 2555 More Presidential Visits to Dorchester

Last week’s illustration about Abraham Lincoln and other presidents’ visits to Dorchester brought in some questions about visits by even more presidents.  Today’s illustration shows the Walter Baker mansion Washington Street (top) and the Harrison Square depot on the Old … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2241 Washington at Dorchester Heights

Dorchester Illustration no. 2241 The American patriot troops fortified Dorchester Heights the night of March 4, 1776.  As a result on March 17, 1776, the British evacuated from Boston.  Today’s illustration is Gilbert Stuart’s portrait of George Washington at Dorchester … Continue reading

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