Dorchester, MA - Softcover

Sammarco, Anthony Mitchell

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ISBN 10: 0752402285 ISBN 13: 9780752402284

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing, 1995

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Dorchester was settled in 1630 by Puritans from England, and for over two hundred years it remained a small farming community. However, the arrival of the Old Colony Railroad brought first a flood of wealthy new residents from the city of Boston, and
soon a second wave of newly-arrived immigrants who
introduced a new diversity and vibrancy to the area.
Renowned local historian and author Anthony Mitchell Sammarco has brought together more than two hundred compelling images of the town of Dorchester, showing the events, places, and faces that defined Dorchester during the exciting period between its annexation to Boston in 1870 and the early 1920s.
The photographs show a community which has constantly embraced change and diversity without
losing its sense of tradition and pride in its heritage. They bring to life the history of such neighborhoods as Meeting House Hill, Grove Hall, Codman Square, Pope's Hill, and Neponset, showing buildings long gone and many that are still familiar features of the local landscape, as well as busy streetscenes and images of Dorchester residents at work and play during fifty key years of the town's history.

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The images are accompanied by informative and entertaining captions by Anthony Mitchell Sammarco, who believes strongly that when it comes to history, “you’ve got to make it fun.” This new book will certainly bring much enjoyment to all those who know and love Dorchester.

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