Friday, March 22, 2013

More Historical Dorchester Items On The Web


When our grandparents were growing up in Dorchester, the saying used to be, "You'd be surprised what you can find when you take a stroll around the businesses on Main Street."  

Once again, we were surprised by what you can find when you take at stroll around the Internet for items from Dorchester

For example, we found this Dorchester real estate ID tag by F.G. Johnson Real Estate, dated 1908.  

Next, we came across this giclée print of an original map of Dorchester, as it appeared in 1880.  This giclée (French for “to spray”) shows the names of original Dorchester area land owners -- quite interesting.  We ordered one for our living rooms.

Finally, we found this wonderful postcard showing the Big Blue River near Dorchester circa 1907.  The postcard was sent by Dorchester's Mrs. C.H. Meacham to a resident in Fairmont.  We are always impressed to see just how mighty the Big Blue was during those pre-irrigation days.

These items and many others are out there.  We encourage to take a stroll on the Web for items uniquely Dorchester.

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