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Here’s a throwback to Halloween of 1959 when Boston circulated these Halloween party suggestions to her residents. Take a look - will you incorporate any of these ideas into tonight’s festivities?
Halloween party flier, Box 282, Mayor John Collins collection, Collection 0244.001, Boston City Archives
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On this day in 1889, Nathan Matthews requested permission to add two bay windows to his property on Exeter Street. He submitted this drawing to the Board of Aldermen. Do any of our followers recognize this window? Do you know if its still there?
Dockets 1889-0185. 1889, Proceedings of the City Council, Collection 0100.001, Boston City Archives .
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This morning’s image is a 1914 lantern slide showing a student at Girls Trade School practicing dress fitting. Students at Girls Trade practiced dress fitting on fellow students and on dolls.
For more lantern slides from Girls Trade, click here
“Showing how the little folks were fitted and dressed by Junior dressmakers.” circa 1914, Trade School for Girls lantern slides, Collection 0420.041, Boston City Archives, Boston
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Hey tumblr peeps, long time no post.
I just wanted to share on here in hopes of some extra support. I’ve registered with a team of weirdos for a 5k walk for mental health in Boston this May. Mental health awareness and resources are incredibly important to me, and I’m hoping to raise anything to help the cause.
Anything helps, even a simple reblog. Thanks guys!
