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Dorchester Illustration World War One Service Member biography: Henry William Young.

Dorchester Illustration World War One Service Member biography: Henry William Young.   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 … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2391 Home of Hannah T. Bliss

Dorchester Illustration no. 2391  Home of Hannah T. Bliss This real photo post card shows the home of Mrs. Hannah T. Bliss and Sons in 1908.  The house was located at 151 Adams Street, and the land on which it … Continue reading

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Dorchester Illustration 2344 Nahum Capen

Dorchester Illustration no. 2344    Nahum Capen     Nahum Capen was a publisher and writer, tireless student of natural science and of politics, counsellor of statesmen and authors, Postmaster of Boston, 1857-61, and the originator of important improvements in the postal service.  … Continue reading

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