Dorchester, Vol. 2 (Images of America: Massachusetts)

Dorchester, Vol. 2 (Images of America: Massachusetts)
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In Dorchester Volume II, local author Anthony Mitchell Sammarco continues his detailed look at this diverse town that he began in Volume I, which the Boston Globe hailed as a best-seller. Founded in 1630 by Puritans, Dorchester has experienced spectacular growth over the last few centuries; the Old Colony Railroad and later the Red Line provided
impetus for the quick development of this â€œstreetcar suburb.â€ From a town of twelve thousand residents in 1870, when it was annexed to the city of Boston, to one hundred thousand at the turn of the century, Dorchester became home to a quarter of a million people by 1930. The development of the town in the period from 1870 to 1920 saw architects, builders, and residents all working to create a pleasant place to live and work. Dorchesterâ€™s evolution from a farming community to a vibrant, buzzing town can be seen in the unique form of American architecture developed in Dorchesterâ€•the â€œthree decker,â€ built between the 1890s and World War II, and popular among people of all classes and economic means. The influx of immigrants from countries around the world has given Dorchester a diverse and colorful character, which is the source of pride for many of its residents.
Country USA
Brand Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer Arcadia Publishing
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2000-02-16
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780738503363

Country	USA
Brand	Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer	Arcadia Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	2000-02-16
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780738503363

Dorchester, Vol. 2 (Images of America: Massachusetts)

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